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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.02, 30.42 and 15.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.02, 30.42 and 15.57 is: 21.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.02 : 30.42 = 15.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.02/30.42 = 15.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.02x = 30.42 × 15.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.02x = 473.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.64/22.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.51

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