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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.62, 31.26 and 17.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.62, 31.26 and 17.21 is: 23.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.62 : 31.26 = 17.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.62/31.26 = 17.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.62x = 31.26 × 17.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.62x = 537.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537.74/22.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.77

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