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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.42, 33.61 and 16.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.42, 33.61 and 16.39 is: 24.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.42 : 33.61 = 16.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.42/33.61 = 16.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.42x = 33.61 × 16.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.42x = 550.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550.87/22.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.57

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