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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.98, 31.77 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.98, 31.77 and 17.22 is: 23.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.98 : 31.77 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.98/31.77 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.98x = 31.77 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.98x = 547.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.08/22.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.81

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