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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.02, 30.36 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.02, 30.36 and 15.48 is: 21.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.02 : 30.36 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.02/30.36 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.02x = 30.36 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.02x = 469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469.97/22.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.34

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