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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.96, 34.36 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.96, 34.36 and 16.18 is: 24.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.96 : 34.36 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.96/34.36 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.96x = 34.36 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.96x = 555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.94/22.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.21

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