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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.41, 30.96 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.41, 30.96 and 16.18 is: 22.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.41 : 30.96 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.41/30.96 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.41x = 30.96 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.41x = 500.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.89/22.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.35

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