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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.91, 31.62 and 16.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.91, 31.62 and 16.81 is: 23.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.91 : 31.62 = 16.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.91/31.62 = 16.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.91x = 31.62 × 16.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.91x = 531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.57/22.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.21

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