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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.29, 33.47 and 15.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.29, 33.47 and 15.05 is: 22.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.29 : 33.47 = 15.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.29/33.47 = 15.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.29x = 33.47 × 15.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.29x = 503.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.48/22.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.59

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