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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.62, 33.90 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.62, 33.90 and 17.25 is: 25.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.62 : 33.90 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.62/33.90 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.62x = 33.90 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.62x = 584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584.78/22.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.85

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