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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.81, 31.48 and 16.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.81, 31.48 and 16.26 is: 22.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.81 : 31.48 = 16.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.81/31.48 = 16.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.81x = 31.48 × 16.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.81x = 511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.74/22.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.43

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