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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.22, 30.68 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.22, 30.68 and 16.74 is: 23.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.22 : 30.68 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.22/30.68 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.22x = 30.68 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.22x = 513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.58/22.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.11

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