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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.24, 33.31 and 16.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.24, 33.31 and 16.21 is: 24.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.24 : 33.31 = 16.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.24/33.31 = 16.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.24x = 33.31 × 16.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.24x = 539.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.96/22.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.28

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