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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.71, 31.34 and 17.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.71, 31.34 and 17.54 is: 24.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.71 : 31.34 = 17.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.71/31.34 = 17.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.71x = 31.34 × 17.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.71x = 549.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.70/22.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.21

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