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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.65, 34.00 and 17.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.65, 34.00 and 17.85 is: 26.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.65 : 34.00 = 17.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.65/34.00 = 17.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.65x = 34.00 × 17.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.65x = 607.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607.08/22.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.81

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