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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.68, 31.26 and 17.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.68, 31.26 and 17.21 is: 23.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.68 : 31.26 = 17.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.68/31.26 = 17.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.68x = 31.26 × 17.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.68x = 538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.08/22.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.72

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