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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.93, 31.66 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.93, 31.66 and 17.46 is: 24.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.93 : 31.66 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.93/31.66 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.93x = 31.66 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.93x = 552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.74/22.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.11

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