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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.50, 22.22 and 15.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.50, 22.22 and 15.50 is: 22.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.50 : 22.22 = 15.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.50/22.22 = 15.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.50x = 22.22 × 15.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.50x = 344.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.41/15.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.22

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