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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.54, 33.83 and 17.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.54, 33.83 and 17.45 is: 26.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.54 : 33.83 = 17.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.54/33.83 = 17.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.54x = 33.83 × 17.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.54x = 590.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.33/22.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.19

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