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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.14, 33.21 and 16.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.14, 33.21 and 16.47 is: 24.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.14 : 33.21 = 16.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.14/33.21 = 16.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.14x = 33.21 × 16.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.14x = 546.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.97/22.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.71

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