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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.59, 33.90 and 10.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.59, 33.90 and 10.59 is: 15.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.59 : 33.90 = 10.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.59/33.90 = 10.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.59x = 33.90 × 10.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.59x = 359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.00/22.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.89

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