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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.56, 31.15 and 17.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.56, 31.15 and 17.13 is: 23.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.56 : 31.15 = 17.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.56/31.15 = 17.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.56x = 31.15 × 17.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.56x = 533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.60/22.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.65

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