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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.43, 30.97 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.43, 30.97 and 16.32 is: 22.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.43 : 30.97 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.43/30.97 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.43x = 30.97 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.43x = 505.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.45/22.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.54

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