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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.15, 30.54 and 15.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.15, 30.54 and 15.67 is: 21.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.15 : 30.54 = 15.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.15/30.54 = 15.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.15x = 30.54 × 15.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.15x = 478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.48/22.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.60

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