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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.23, 30.68 and 16.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.23, 30.68 and 16.75 is: 23.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.23 : 30.68 = 16.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.23/30.68 = 16.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.23x = 30.68 × 16.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.23x = 513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.89/22.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.12

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