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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.60, 31.20 and 16.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.60, 31.20 and 16.45 is: 22.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.60 : 31.20 = 16.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.60/31.20 = 16.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.60x = 31.20 × 16.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.60x = 513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.24/22.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.71

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