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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.08, 32.98 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.08, 32.98 and 16.74 is: 25.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.08 : 32.98 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.08/32.98 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.08x = 32.98 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.08x = 552.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.09/22.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.00

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