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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.62, 33.96 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.62, 33.96 and 17.28 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.62 : 33.96 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.62/33.96 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.62x = 33.96 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.62x = 586.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.83/22.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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