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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.72, 31.36 and 17.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.72, 31.36 and 17.29 is: 23.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.72 : 31.36 = 17.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.72/31.36 = 17.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.72x = 31.36 × 17.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.72x = 542.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.06/22.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.86

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