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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.68, 34.01 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.68, 34.01 and 17.25 is: 25.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.68 : 34.01 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.68/34.01 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.68x = 34.01 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.68x = 586.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.59/22.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.86

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