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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.58, 33.90 and 15.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.58, 33.90 and 15.41 is: 23.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.58 : 33.90 = 15.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.58/33.90 = 15.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.58x = 33.90 × 15.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.58x = 522.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.23/22.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.13

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