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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.02, 32.90 and 16.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.02, 32.90 and 16.94 is: 25.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.02 : 32.90 = 16.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.02/32.90 = 16.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.02x = 32.90 × 16.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.02x = 557.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.33/22.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.31

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