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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.43, 30.96 and 16.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.43, 30.96 and 16.97 is: 23.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.43 : 30.96 = 16.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.43/30.96 = 16.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.43x = 30.96 × 16.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.43x = 525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.39/22.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.43

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