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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.69, 34.05 and 16.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.69, 34.05 and 16.27 is: 24.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.69 : 34.05 = 16.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.69/34.05 = 16.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.69x = 34.05 × 16.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.69x = 553.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.99/22.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.42

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