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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.90, 31.61 and 17.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.90, 31.61 and 17.38 is: 23.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.90 : 31.61 = 17.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.90/31.61 = 17.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.90x = 31.61 × 17.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.90x = 549.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.37/22.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.99

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