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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.79, 31.46 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.79, 31.46 and 16.31 is: 22.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.79 : 31.46 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.79/31.46 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.79x = 31.46 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.79x = 513.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.11/22.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.51

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