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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.07, 30.41 and 16.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.07, 30.41 and 16.51 is: 22.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.07 : 30.41 = 16.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.07/30.41 = 16.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.07x = 30.41 × 16.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.07x = 502.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.10/22.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.75

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