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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.70, 22.11 and 15.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.70, 22.11 and 15.70 is: 22.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.70 : 22.11 = 15.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.70/22.11 = 15.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.70x = 22.11 × 15.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.70x = 347.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.13/15.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.11

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