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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.30, 33.32 and 16.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.30, 33.32 and 16.30 is: 24.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.30 : 33.32 = 16.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.30/33.32 = 16.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.30x = 33.32 × 16.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.30x = 543.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.12/22.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.35

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