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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.97, 34.33 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.97, 34.33 and 17.87 is: 26.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.97 : 34.33 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.97/34.33 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.97x = 34.33 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.97x = 613.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.48/22.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.71

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