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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.79, 31.40 and 17.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.79, 31.40 and 17.61 is: 24.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.79 : 31.40 = 17.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.79/31.40 = 17.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.79x = 31.40 × 17.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.79x = 552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.95/22.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.27

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