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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.15, 33.29 and 16.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.15, 33.29 and 16.46 is: 24.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.15 : 33.29 = 16.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.15/33.29 = 16.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.15x = 33.29 × 16.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.15x = 547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.70/22.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.73

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