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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.37, 30.78 and 16.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.37, 30.78 and 16.90 is: 23.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.37 : 30.78 = 16.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.37/30.78 = 16.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.37x = 30.78 × 16.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.37x = 519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.94/22.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.25

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