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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.32, 33.32 and 22.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.32, 33.32 and 22.16 is: 33.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.32 : 33.32 = 22.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.32/33.32 = 22.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.32x = 33.32 × 22.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.32x = 738.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.34/22.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.08

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