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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22, 30.35 and 15.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22, 30.35 and 15.10 is: 20.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22 : 30.35 = 15.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22/30.35 = 15.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22x = 30.35 × 15.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22x = 458.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.29/22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.83

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