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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.46, 30.94 and 16.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.46, 30.94 and 16.97 is: 23.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.46 : 30.94 = 16.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.46/30.94 = 16.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.46x = 30.94 × 16.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.46x = 524.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.85/22.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.37

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