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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.49, 30.94 and 17.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.49, 30.94 and 17.63 is: 24.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.49 : 30.94 = 17.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.49/30.94 = 17.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.49x = 30.94 × 17.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.49x = 545.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.47/22.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.25

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