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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.50, 33.78 and 15.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.50, 33.78 and 15.75 is: 23.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.50 : 33.78 = 15.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.50/33.78 = 15.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.50x = 33.78 × 15.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.50x = 532.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532.04/22.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.65

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