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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.14, 33.16 and 16.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.14, 33.16 and 16.72 is: 25.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.14 : 33.16 = 16.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.14/33.16 = 16.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.14x = 33.16 × 16.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.14x = 554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554.44/22.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.04

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