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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.72, 34.02 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.72, 34.02 and 17.31 is: 25.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.72 : 34.02 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.72/34.02 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.72x = 34.02 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.72x = 588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.72/22.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.92

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