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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.07, 30.41 and 15.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.07, 30.41 and 15.50 is: 21.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.07 : 30.41 = 15.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.07/30.41 = 15.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.07x = 30.41 × 15.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.07x = 471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471.24/22.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.36

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