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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.69, 33.98 and 16.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.69, 33.98 and 16.25 is: 24.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.69 : 33.98 = 16.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.69/33.98 = 16.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.69x = 33.98 × 16.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.69x = 552.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.02/22.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.33

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