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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.24, 30.65 and 16.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.24, 30.65 and 16.77 is: 23.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.24 : 30.65 = 16.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.24/30.65 = 16.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.24x = 30.65 × 16.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.24x = 513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.92/22.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.11

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