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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.78, 34.17 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.78, 34.17 and 17.07 is: 25.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.78 : 34.17 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.78/34.17 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.78x = 34.17 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.78x = 583.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.20/22.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.61

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