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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.40, 30.87 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.40, 30.87 and 16.93 is: 23.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.40 : 30.87 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.40/30.87 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.40x = 30.87 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.40x = 522.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.54/22.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.33

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