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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.85, 34.17 and 17.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.85, 34.17 and 17.71 is: 26.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.85 : 34.17 = 17.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.85/34.17 = 17.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.85x = 34.17 × 17.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.85x = 605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605.15/22.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.48

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