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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.64, 33.86 and 16.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.64, 33.86 and 16.91 is: 25.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.64 : 33.86 = 16.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.64/33.86 = 16.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.64x = 33.86 × 16.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.64x = 572.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572.57/22.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.29

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