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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.45, 33.71 and 15.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.45, 33.71 and 15.73 is: 23.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.45 : 33.71 = 15.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.45/33.71 = 15.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.45x = 33.71 × 15.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.45x = 530.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.10/22.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.61

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