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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.78, 34.11 and 15.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.78, 34.11 and 15.17 is: 22.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.78 : 34.11 = 15.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.78/34.11 = 15.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.78x = 34.11 × 15.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.78x = 517.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.45/22.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.72

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