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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.53, 31.10 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.53, 31.10 and 16.44 is: 22.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.53 : 31.10 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.53/31.10 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.53x = 31.10 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.53x = 511.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.21/22.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.69

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