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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.99, 34.41 and 16.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.99, 34.41 and 16.96 is: 25.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.99 : 34.41 = 16.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.99/34.41 = 16.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.99x = 34.41 × 16.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.99x = 583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.59/22.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.38

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