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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.28, 30.73 and 16.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.28, 30.73 and 16.15 is: 22.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.28 : 30.73 = 16.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.28/30.73 = 16.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.28x = 30.73 × 16.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.28x = 496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496.29/22.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.28

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