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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.66, 31.21 and 17.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.66, 31.21 and 17.19 is: 23.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.66 : 31.21 = 17.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.66/31.21 = 17.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.66x = 31.21 × 17.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.66x = 536.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536.46/22.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.68

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