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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.52, 33.72 and 17.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.52, 33.72 and 17.16 is: 25.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.52 : 33.72 = 17.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.52/33.72 = 17.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.52x = 33.72 × 17.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.52x = 578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.64/22.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.69

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