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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.24, 30.72 and 16.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.24, 30.72 and 16.42 is: 22.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.24 : 30.72 = 16.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.24/30.72 = 16.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.24x = 30.72 × 16.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.24x = 504.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.42/22.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.68

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