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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.30, 33.45 and 10.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.30, 33.45 and 10.27 is: 15.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.30 : 33.45 = 10.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.30/33.45 = 10.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.30x = 33.45 × 10.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.30x = 343.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.53/22.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.41

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