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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.50, 31.03 and 16.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.50, 31.03 and 16.71 is: 23.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.50 : 31.03 = 16.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.50/31.03 = 16.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.50x = 31.03 × 16.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.50x = 518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.51/22.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.04

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