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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.26, 30.71 and 16.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.26, 30.71 and 16.80 is: 23.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.26 : 30.71 = 16.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.26/30.71 = 16.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.26x = 30.71 × 16.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.26x = 515.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515.93/22.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.18

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