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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.48, 33.74 and 16.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.48, 33.74 and 16.78 is: 25.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.48 : 33.74 = 16.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.48/33.74 = 16.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.48x = 33.74 × 16.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.48x = 566.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.16/22.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.18

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