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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.04, 33 and 15.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.04, 33 and 15.96 is: 23.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.04 : 33 = 15.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.04/33 = 15.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.04x = 33 × 15.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.04x = 526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.68/22.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.90

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