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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.80, 31.36 and 17.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.80, 31.36 and 17.04 is: 23.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.80 : 31.36 = 17.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.80/31.36 = 17.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.80x = 31.36 × 17.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.80x = 534.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.37/22.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.44

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