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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.40, 30.83 and 16.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.40, 30.83 and 16.25 is: 22.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.40 : 30.83 = 16.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.40/30.83 = 16.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.40x = 30.83 × 16.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.40x = 501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.02/22.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.37

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