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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.40, 33.62 and 15.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.40, 33.62 and 15.57 is: 23.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.40 : 33.62 = 15.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.40/33.62 = 15.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.40x = 33.62 × 15.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.40x = 523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.46/22.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.37

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