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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.04, 30.38 and 16.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.04, 30.38 and 16.84 is: 23.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.04 : 30.38 = 16.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.04/30.38 = 16.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.04x = 30.38 × 16.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.04x = 511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.60/22.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.21

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