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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.83, 31.49 and 16.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.83, 31.49 and 16.61 is: 22.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.83 : 31.49 = 16.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.83/31.49 = 16.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.83x = 31.49 × 16.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.83x = 522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.89/22.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.90

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