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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.76, 34.09 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.76, 34.09 and 17.37 is: 26.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.76 : 34.09 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.76/34.09 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.76x = 34.09 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.76x = 592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.06/22.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.02

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