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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.72, 31.31 and 16.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.72, 31.31 and 16.57 is: 22.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.72 : 31.31 = 16.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.72/31.31 = 16.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.72x = 31.31 × 16.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.72x = 518.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.92/22.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.84

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