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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.80, 31.44 and 17.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.80, 31.44 and 17.34 is: 23.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.80 : 31.44 = 17.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.80/31.44 = 17.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.80x = 31.44 × 17.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.80x = 545.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.17/22.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.91

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