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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.47, 33.78 and 15.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.47, 33.78 and 15.72 is: 23.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.47 : 33.78 = 15.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.47/33.78 = 15.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.47x = 33.78 × 15.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.47x = 531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.02/22.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.63

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