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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.84, 31.52 and 16.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.84, 31.52 and 16.72 is: 23.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.84 : 31.52 = 16.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.84/31.52 = 16.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.84x = 31.52 × 16.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.84x = 526.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.98/22.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.08

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