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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.66, 24.31 and 16.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.66, 24.31 and 16.22 is: 22.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.66 : 24.31 = 16.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.66/24.31 = 16.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.66x = 24.31 × 16.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.66x = 394.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.31/17.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.33

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