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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.44, 30.93 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.44, 30.93 and 16.28 is: 22.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.44 : 30.93 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.44/30.93 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.44x = 30.93 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.44x = 503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.44/22.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.43

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