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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.85, 34.31 and 16.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.85, 34.31 and 16.08 is: 24.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.85 : 34.31 = 16.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.85/34.31 = 16.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.85x = 34.31 × 16.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.85x = 551.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.62/22.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.15

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