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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.49, 30.95 and 16.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.49, 30.95 and 16.34 is: 22.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.49 : 30.95 = 16.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.49/30.95 = 16.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.49x = 30.95 × 16.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.49x = 505.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.49/22.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.48

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