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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.55, 31.05 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.55, 31.05 and 17.37 is: 23.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.55 : 31.05 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.55/31.05 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.55x = 31.05 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.55x = 539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.34/22.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.92

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