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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.08, 30.52 and 16.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.08, 30.52 and 16.90 is: 23.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.08 : 30.52 = 16.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.08/30.52 = 16.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.08x = 30.52 × 16.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.08x = 515.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515.67/22.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.35

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