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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.09, 30.51 and 15.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.09, 30.51 and 15.97 is: 22.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.09 : 30.51 = 15.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.09/30.51 = 15.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.09x = 30.51 × 15.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.09x = 487.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.09/22.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.05

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