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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.89, 34.32 and 16.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.89, 34.32 and 16.80 is: 25.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.89 : 34.32 = 16.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.89/34.32 = 16.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.89x = 34.32 × 16.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.89x = 576.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576.58/22.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.19

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