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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.83, 34.25 and 17.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.83, 34.25 and 17.17 is: 25.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.83 : 34.25 = 17.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.83/34.25 = 17.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.83x = 34.25 × 17.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.83x = 588.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.07/22.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.76

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