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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.71, 31.40 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.71, 31.40 and 17.25 is: 23.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.71 : 31.40 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.71/31.40 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.71x = 31.40 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.71x = 541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.51/22.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.84

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