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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.51, 33.72 and 15.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.51, 33.72 and 15.73 is: 23.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.51 : 33.72 = 15.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.51/33.72 = 15.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.51x = 33.72 × 15.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.51x = 530.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.42/22.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.56

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