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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.37, 33.48 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.37, 33.48 and 16.31 is: 24.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.37 : 33.48 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.37/33.48 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.37x = 33.48 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.37x = 546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.14/22.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.42

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