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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.76, 34.08 and 17.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.76, 34.08 and 17.03 is: 25.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.76 : 34.08 = 17.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.76/34.08 = 17.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.76x = 34.08 × 17.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.76x = 580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.38/22.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.50

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