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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.75, 31.38 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.75, 31.38 and 17.58 is: 24.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.75 : 31.38 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.75/31.38 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.75x = 31.38 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.75x = 551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.66/22.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.25

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