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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.67, 34.12 and 16.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.67, 34.12 and 16.29 is: 24.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.67 : 34.12 = 16.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.67/34.12 = 16.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.67x = 34.12 × 16.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.67x = 555.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.79/22.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.52

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