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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.47, 33.59 and 16.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.47, 33.59 and 16.76 is: 25.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.47 : 33.59 = 16.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.47/33.59 = 16.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.47x = 33.59 × 16.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.47x = 562.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.97/22.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.05

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