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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.84, 34.29 and 17.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.84, 34.29 and 17.83 is: 26.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.84 : 34.29 = 17.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.84/34.29 = 17.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.84x = 34.29 × 17.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.84x = 611.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.39/22.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.77

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