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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.36, 33.50 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.36, 33.50 and 15.60 is: 23.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.36 : 33.50 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.36/33.50 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.36x = 33.50 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.36x = 522.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.60/22.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.37

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