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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.93, 34.39 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.93, 34.39 and 16.93 is: 25.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.93 : 34.39 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.93/34.39 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.93x = 34.39 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.93x = 582.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.22/22.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.39

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