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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.79, 34.16 and 22.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.79, 34.16 and 22.16 is: 33.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.79 : 34.16 = 22.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.79/34.16 = 22.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.79x = 34.16 × 22.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.79x = 756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756.70/22.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.21

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