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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.03, 32.98 and 15.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.03, 32.98 and 15.25 is: 22.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.03 : 32.98 = 15.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.03/32.98 = 15.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.03x = 32.98 × 15.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.03x = 502.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.95/22.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.83

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