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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.71, 34.05 and 17.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.71, 34.05 and 17.89 is: 26.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.71 : 34.05 = 17.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.71/34.05 = 17.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.71x = 34.05 × 17.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.71x = 609.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.14/22.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.82

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