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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.73, 31.28 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.73, 31.28 and 17.28 is: 23.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.73 : 31.28 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.73/31.28 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.73x = 31.28 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.73x = 540.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.43/22.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.78

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