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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.77, 34.16 and 16.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.77, 34.16 and 16.75 is: 25.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.77 : 34.16 = 16.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.77/34.16 = 16.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.77x = 34.16 × 16.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.77x = 572.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572.18/22.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.13

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