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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.53, 31.01 and 17.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.53, 31.01 and 17.06 is: 23.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.53 : 31.01 = 17.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.53/31.01 = 17.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.53x = 31.01 × 17.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.53x = 528.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528.79/22.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.47

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