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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.28, 30.74 and 16.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.28, 30.74 and 16.13 is: 22.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.28 : 30.74 = 16.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.28/30.74 = 16.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.28x = 30.74 × 16.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.28x = 495.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.84/22.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.25

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