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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.60, 33.86 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.60, 33.86 and 10.55 is: 15.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.60 : 33.86 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.60/33.86 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.60x = 33.86 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.60x = 357.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.33/22.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.81

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