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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.12, 30.50 and 16.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.12, 30.50 and 16.30 is: 22.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.12 : 30.50 = 16.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.12/30.50 = 16.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.12x = 30.50 × 16.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.12x = 497.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497.15/22.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.48

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