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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.29, 30.79 and 16.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.29, 30.79 and 16.82 is: 23.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.29 : 30.79 = 16.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.29/30.79 = 16.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.29x = 30.79 × 16.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.29x = 517.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.89/22.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.23

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