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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.28, 30.69 and 16.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.28, 30.69 and 16.80 is: 23.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.28 : 30.69 = 16.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.28/30.69 = 16.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.28x = 30.69 × 16.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.28x = 515.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515.59/22.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.15

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