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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.79, 34.31 and 16.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.79, 34.31 and 16.07 is: 24.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.79 : 34.31 = 16.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.79/34.31 = 16.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.79x = 34.31 × 16.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.79x = 551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.42/22.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.20

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