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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.92, 34.34 and 16.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.92, 34.34 and 16.13 is: 24.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.92 : 34.34 = 16.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.92/34.34 = 16.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.92x = 34.34 × 16.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.92x = 553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.91/22.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.17

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