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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.66, 33.99 and 16.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.66, 33.99 and 16.23 is: 24.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.66 : 33.99 = 16.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.66/33.99 = 16.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.66x = 33.99 × 16.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.66x = 551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.66/22.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.35

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