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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.50, 33.73 and 10.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.50, 33.73 and 10.46 is: 15.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.50 : 33.73 = 10.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.50/33.73 = 10.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.50x = 33.73 × 10.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.50x = 352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.62/22.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.67

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