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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.69, 34.04 and 17.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.69, 34.04 and 17.06 is: 25.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.69 : 34.04 = 17.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.69/34.04 = 17.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.69x = 34.04 × 17.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.69x = 580.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.72/22.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.59

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