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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.18, 30.60 and 15.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.18, 30.60 and 15.71 is: 21.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.18 : 30.60 = 15.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.18/30.60 = 15.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.18x = 30.60 × 15.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.18x = 480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.74/22.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.68

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