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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.88, 34.35 and 16.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.88, 34.35 and 16.15 is: 24.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.88 : 34.35 = 16.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.88/34.35 = 16.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.88x = 34.35 × 16.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.88x = 554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554.67/22.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.25

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