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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.25, 30.72 and 15.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.25, 30.72 and 15.00 is: 20.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.25 : 30.72 = 15.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.25/30.72 = 15.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.25x = 30.72 × 15.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.25x = 460.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460.74/22.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.71

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