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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.61, 33.93 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.61, 33.93 and 16.92 is: 25.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.61 : 33.93 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.61/33.93 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.61x = 33.93 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.61x = 574.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.10/22.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.39

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