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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.51, 31.11 and 16.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.51, 31.11 and 16.69 is: 23.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.51 : 31.11 = 16.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.51/31.11 = 16.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.51x = 31.11 × 16.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.51x = 519.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.23/22.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.07

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