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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.52, 31.04 and 16.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.52, 31.04 and 16.38 is: 22.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.52 : 31.04 = 16.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.52/31.04 = 16.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.52x = 31.04 × 16.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.52x = 508.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.28/22.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.58

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