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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.85, 34.26 and 16.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.85, 34.26 and 16.41 is: 24.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.85 : 34.26 = 16.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.85/34.26 = 16.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.85x = 34.26 × 16.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.85x = 562.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.21/22.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.60

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