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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.53, 33.72 and 15.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.53, 33.72 and 15.76 is: 23.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.53 : 33.72 = 15.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.53/33.72 = 15.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.53x = 33.72 × 15.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.53x = 531.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.54/22.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.59

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