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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.14, 33.19 and 15.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.14, 33.19 and 15.37 is: 23.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.14 : 33.19 = 15.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.14/33.19 = 15.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.14x = 33.19 × 15.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.14x = 510.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.01/22.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.04

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