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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.62, 31.17 and 16.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.62, 31.17 and 16.50 is: 22.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.62 : 31.17 = 16.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.62/31.17 = 16.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.62x = 31.17 × 16.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.62x = 514.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.31/22.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.74

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