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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.16, 33.22 and 10.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.16, 33.22 and 10.74 is: 16.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.16 : 33.22 = 10.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.16/33.22 = 10.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.16x = 33.22 × 10.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.16x = 356.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.78/22.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.10

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