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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.16, 33.16 and 16.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.16, 33.16 and 16.12 is: 24.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.16 : 33.16 = 16.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.16/33.16 = 16.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.16x = 33.16 × 16.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.16x = 534.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.54/22.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.12

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