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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.60, 31.18 and 17.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.60, 31.18 and 17.13 is: 23.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.60 : 31.18 = 17.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.60/31.18 = 17.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.60x = 31.18 × 17.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.60x = 534.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.11/22.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.63

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