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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.10, 30.48 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.10, 30.48 and 15.18 is: 20.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.10 : 30.48 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.10/30.48 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.10x = 30.48 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.10x = 462.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.86/22.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.95

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