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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.22, 33.28 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.22, 33.28 and 16.18 is: 24.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.22 : 33.28 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.22/33.28 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.22x = 33.28 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.22x = 538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.47/22.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.23

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