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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.01, 32.99 and 15.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.01, 32.99 and 15.57 is: 23.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.01 : 32.99 = 15.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.01/32.99 = 15.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.01x = 32.99 × 15.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.01x = 513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.58/22.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.34

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