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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.79, 34.20 and 16.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.79, 34.20 and 16.04 is: 24.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.79 : 34.20 = 16.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.79/34.20 = 16.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.79x = 34.20 × 16.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.79x = 548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.40/22.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.07

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