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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.16, 30.61 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.16, 30.61 and 15.93 is: 22.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.16 : 30.61 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.16/30.61 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.16x = 30.61 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.16x = 487.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.64/22.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.00

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