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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.03, 32.92 and 16.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.03, 32.92 and 16.02 is: 23.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.03 : 32.92 = 16.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.03/32.92 = 16.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.03x = 32.92 × 16.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.03x = 527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527.34/22.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.94

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