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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.73, 34.22 and 17.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.73, 34.22 and 17.09 is: 25.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.73 : 34.22 = 17.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.73/34.22 = 17.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.73x = 34.22 × 17.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.73x = 584.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584.82/22.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.73

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