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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.06, 33.11 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.06, 33.11 and 16.66 is: 25.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.06 : 33.11 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.06/33.11 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.06x = 33.11 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.06x = 551.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.61/22.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.01

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