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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.29, 33.45 and 16.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.29, 33.45 and 16.29 is: 24.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.29 : 33.45 = 16.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.29/33.45 = 16.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.29x = 33.45 × 16.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.29x = 544.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544.90/22.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.45

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