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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.88, 34.45 and 16.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.88, 34.45 and 16.16 is: 24.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.88 : 34.45 = 16.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.88/34.45 = 16.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.88x = 34.45 × 16.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.88x = 556.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.71/22.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.33

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