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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.22, 36.33 and 16.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.22, 36.33 and 16.21 is: 24.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.22 : 36.33 = 16.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.22/36.33 = 16.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.22x = 36.33 × 16.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.22x = 588.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.91/24.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.32

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