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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.73, 31.37 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.73, 31.37 and 16.88 is: 23.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.73 : 31.37 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.73/31.37 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.73x = 31.37 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.73x = 529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.28/22.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.29

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