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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.79, 34.11 and 16.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.79, 34.11 and 16.00 is: 23.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.79 : 34.11 = 16.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.79/34.11 = 16.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.79x = 34.11 × 16.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.79x = 545.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.67/22.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.94

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