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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.48, 33.82 and 15.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.48, 33.82 and 15.80 is: 23.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.48 : 33.82 = 15.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.48/33.82 = 15.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.48x = 33.82 × 15.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.48x = 534.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.15/22.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.76

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