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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.77, 34.11 and 16.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.77, 34.11 and 16.76 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.77 : 34.11 = 16.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.77/34.11 = 16.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.77x = 34.11 × 16.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.77x = 571.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571.77/22.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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