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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.81, 34.17 and 17.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.81, 34.17 and 17.12 is: 25.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.81 : 34.17 = 17.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.81/34.17 = 17.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.81x = 34.17 × 17.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.81x = 584.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584.99/22.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.65

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