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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.98, 33 and 15.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.98, 33 and 15.58 is: 23.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.98 : 33 = 15.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.98/33 = 15.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.98x = 33 × 15.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.98x = 514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.14/21.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.39

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