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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.72, 34 and 17.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.72, 34 and 17.02 is: 25.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.72 : 34 = 17.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.72/34 = 17.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.72x = 34 × 17.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.72x = 578.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.68/22.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.47

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