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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.73, 31.33 and 16.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.73, 31.33 and 16.58 is: 22.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.73 : 31.33 = 16.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.73/31.33 = 16.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.73x = 31.33 × 16.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.73x = 519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.49/22.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.85

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