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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.88, 34.33 and 16.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.88, 34.33 and 16.85 is: 25.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.88 : 34.33 = 16.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.88/34.33 = 16.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.88x = 34.33 × 16.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.88x = 578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.50/22.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.28

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