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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.21, 33.33 and 16.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.21, 33.33 and 16.03 is: 24.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.21 : 33.33 = 16.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.21/33.33 = 16.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.21x = 33.33 × 16.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.21x = 534.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.28/22.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.06

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