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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.01, 31.72 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.01, 31.72 and 17.22 is: 23.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.01 : 31.72 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.01/31.72 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.01x = 31.72 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.01x = 546.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.22/23.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.74

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