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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.12, 31.87 and 16.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.12, 31.87 and 16.22 is: 22.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.12 : 31.87 = 16.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.12/31.87 = 16.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.12x = 31.87 × 16.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.12x = 517.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.03/23.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.36

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