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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.12, 30.48 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.12, 30.48 and 16.93 is: 23.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.12 : 30.48 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.12/30.48 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.12x = 30.48 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.12x = 516.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516.03/22.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.33

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