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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.62, 33.98 and 16.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.62, 33.98 and 16.24 is: 24.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.62 : 33.98 = 16.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.62/33.98 = 16.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.62x = 33.98 × 16.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.62x = 551.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.84/22.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.40

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