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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.22, 30.67 and 16.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.22, 30.67 and 16.42 is: 22.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.22 : 30.67 = 16.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.22/30.67 = 16.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.22x = 30.67 × 16.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.22x = 503.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.60/22.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.66

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