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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22, 32.94 and 15.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22, 32.94 and 15.54 is: 23.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22 : 32.94 = 15.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22/32.94 = 15.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22x = 32.94 × 15.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22x = 511.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.89/22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.27

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