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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.22, 33.34 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.22, 33.34 and 16.20 is: 24.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.22 : 33.34 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.22/33.34 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.22x = 33.34 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.22x = 540.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.11/22.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.31

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