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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.46, 33.63 and 15.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.46, 33.63 and 15.70 is: 23.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.46 : 33.63 = 15.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.46/33.63 = 15.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.46x = 33.63 × 15.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.46x = 527.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527.81/22.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.50

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