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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.24, 33.39 and 16.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.24, 33.39 and 16.84 is: 25.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.24 : 33.39 = 16.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.24/33.39 = 16.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.24x = 33.39 × 16.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.24x = 562.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.29/22.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.28

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