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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.71, 34.08 and 17.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.71, 34.08 and 17.63 is: 26.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.71 : 34.08 = 17.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.71/34.08 = 17.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.71x = 34.08 × 17.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.71x = 600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.72/22.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.45

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