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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.31, 30.78 and 16.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.31, 30.78 and 16.85 is: 23.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.31 : 30.78 = 16.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.31/30.78 = 16.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.31x = 30.78 × 16.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.31x = 518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.72/22.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.25

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