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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.40, 22.94 and 16.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.40, 22.94 and 16.40 is: 22.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.40 : 22.94 = 16.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.40/22.94 = 16.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.40x = 22.94 × 16.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.40x = 376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.22/16.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.94

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