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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22, 30.38 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22, 30.38 and 16.28 is: 22.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22 : 30.38 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22/30.38 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22x = 30.38 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22x = 494.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.59/22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.48

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