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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.45, 31 and 16.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.45, 31 and 16.63 is: 22.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.45 : 31 = 16.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.45/31 = 16.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.45x = 31 × 16.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.45x = 515.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515.38/22.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.96

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