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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.99, 31.74 and 16.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.99, 31.74 and 16.84 is: 23.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.99 : 31.74 = 16.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.99/31.74 = 16.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.99x = 31.74 × 16.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.99x = 534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.50/22.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.25

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