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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.10, 33.08 and 15.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.10, 33.08 and 15.64 is: 23.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.10 : 33.08 = 15.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.10/33.08 = 15.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.10x = 33.08 × 15.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.10x = 517.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.21/22.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.41

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