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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.09, 33.18 and 15.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.09, 33.18 and 15.37 is: 23.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.09 : 33.18 = 15.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.09/33.18 = 15.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.09x = 33.18 × 15.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.09x = 509.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509.98/22.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.09

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