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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.11, 30.49 and 15.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.11, 30.49 and 15.63 is: 21.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.11 : 30.49 = 15.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.11/30.49 = 15.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.11x = 30.49 × 15.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.11x = 476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.56/22.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.55

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