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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.96, 34.30 and 16.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.96, 34.30 and 16.49 is: 24.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.96 : 34.30 = 16.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.96/34.30 = 16.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.96x = 34.30 × 16.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.96x = 565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.44/22.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.63

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