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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.05, 33.01 and 15.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.05, 33.01 and 15.91 is: 23.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.05 : 33.01 = 15.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.05/33.01 = 15.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.05x = 33.01 × 15.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.05x = 525.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.25/22.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.82

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