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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.19, 33.24 and 15.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.19, 33.24 and 15.73 is: 23.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.19 : 33.24 = 15.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.19/33.24 = 15.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.19x = 33.24 × 15.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.19x = 522.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.87/22.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.56

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