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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.48, 30.99 and 16.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.48, 30.99 and 16.33 is: 22.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.48 : 30.99 = 16.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.48/30.99 = 16.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.48x = 30.99 × 16.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.48x = 505.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.99/22.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.51

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