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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.49, 31.05 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.49, 31.05 and 17.30 is: 23.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.49 : 31.05 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.49/31.05 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.49x = 31.05 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.49x = 537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537.17/22.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.88

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