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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.10, 33.15 and 16.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.10, 33.15 and 16.40 is: 24.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.10 : 33.15 = 16.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.10/33.15 = 16.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.10x = 33.15 × 16.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.10x = 543.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.71/22.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.60

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