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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.87, 34.27 and 17.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.87, 34.27 and 17.50 is: 26.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.87 : 34.27 = 17.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.87/34.27 = 17.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.87x = 34.27 × 17.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.87x = 599.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.73/22.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.22

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