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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.10, 33.09 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.10, 33.09 and 15.66 is: 23.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.10 : 33.09 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.10/33.09 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.10x = 33.09 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.10x = 518.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.19/22.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.45

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