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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.88, 31.56 and 17.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.88, 31.56 and 17.42 is: 24.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.88 : 31.56 = 17.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.88/31.56 = 17.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.88x = 31.56 × 17.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.88x = 549.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.55/22.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.02

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