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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.72, 34.14 and 15.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.72, 34.14 and 15.97 is: 24.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.72 : 34.14 = 15.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.72/34.14 = 15.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.72x = 34.14 × 15.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.72x = 545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.22/22.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.00

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