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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.40, 33.55 and 15.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.40, 33.55 and 15.61 is: 23.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.40 : 33.55 = 15.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.40/33.55 = 15.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.40x = 33.55 × 15.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.40x = 523.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.72/22.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.38

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