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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.78, 34.18 and 17.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.78, 34.18 and 17.44 is: 26.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.78 : 34.18 = 17.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.78/34.18 = 17.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.78x = 34.18 × 17.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.78x = 596.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596.10/22.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.17

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