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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.42, 30.89 and 16.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.42, 30.89 and 16.27 is: 22.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.42 : 30.89 = 16.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.42/30.89 = 16.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.42x = 30.89 × 16.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.42x = 502.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.54/22.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.41

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