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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.69, 31.28 and 16.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.69, 31.28 and 16.12 is: 22.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.69 : 31.28 = 16.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.69/31.28 = 16.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.69x = 31.28 × 16.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.69x = 504.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.23/22.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.22

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