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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.26, 33.51 and 15.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.26, 33.51 and 15.54 is: 23.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.26 : 33.51 = 15.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.26/33.51 = 15.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.26x = 33.51 × 15.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.26x = 520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520.67/22.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.40

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