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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.03, 30.41 and 15.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.03, 30.41 and 15.91 is: 21.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.03 : 30.41 = 15.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.03/30.41 = 15.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.03x = 30.41 × 15.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.03x = 483.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.82/22.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.96

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