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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.40, 33.50 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.40, 33.50 and 16.31 is: 24.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.40 : 33.50 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.40/33.50 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.40x = 33.50 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.40x = 546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.14/22.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.39

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