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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.08, 33 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.08, 33 and 16.68 is: 24.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.08 : 33 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.08/33 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.08x = 33 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.08x = 550.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550.44/22.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.93

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