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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.61, 31.20 and 16.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.61, 31.20 and 16.79 is: 23.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.61 : 31.20 = 16.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.61/31.20 = 16.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.61x = 31.20 × 16.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.61x = 523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.69/22.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.17

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