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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.71, 33.99 and 15.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.71, 33.99 and 15.45 is: 23.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.71 : 33.99 = 15.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.71/33.99 = 15.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.71x = 33.99 × 15.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.71x = 525.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.23/22.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.13

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