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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.63, 31.21 and 16.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.63, 31.21 and 16.80 is: 23.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.63 : 31.21 = 16.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.63/31.21 = 16.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.63x = 31.21 × 16.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.63x = 524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.24/22.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.17

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