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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.71, 34.02 and 16.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.71, 34.02 and 16.62 is: 24.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.71 : 34.02 = 16.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.71/34.02 = 16.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.71x = 34.02 × 16.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.71x = 565.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.41/22.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.90

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