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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.58, 31.19 and 17.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.58, 31.19 and 17.11 is: 23.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.58 : 31.19 = 17.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.58/31.19 = 17.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.58x = 31.19 × 17.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.58x = 533.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.61/22.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.63

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