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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.86, 31.50 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.86, 31.50 and 16.68 is: 22.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.86 : 31.50 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.86/31.50 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.86x = 31.50 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.86x = 525.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.42/22.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.98

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