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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.58, 31.19 and 17.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.58, 31.19 and 17.16 is: 23.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.58 : 31.19 = 17.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.58/31.19 = 17.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.58x = 31.19 × 17.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.58x = 535.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.22/22.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.70

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