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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.99, 34.43 and 10.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.99, 34.43 and 10.94 is: 16.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.99 : 34.43 = 10.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.99/34.43 = 10.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.99x = 34.43 × 10.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.99x = 376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.55/22.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.38

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