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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.16, 33.28 and 16.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.16, 33.28 and 16.49 is: 24.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.16 : 33.28 = 16.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.16/33.28 = 16.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.16x = 33.28 × 16.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.16x = 548.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.79/22.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.76

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