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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.28, 33.38 and 15.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.28, 33.38 and 15.84 is: 23.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.28 : 33.38 = 15.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.28/33.38 = 15.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.28x = 33.38 × 15.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.28x = 528.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528.74/22.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.73

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