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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.69, 34.10 and 15.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.69, 34.10 and 15.97 is: 24.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.69 : 34.10 = 15.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.69/34.10 = 15.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.69x = 34.10 × 15.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.69x = 544.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544.50/22.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.00

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