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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.05, 33.04 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.05, 33.04 and 16.68 is: 24.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.05 : 33.04 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.05/33.04 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.05x = 33.04 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.05x = 551.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.11/22.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.99

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