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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.29, 30.71 and 15.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.29, 30.71 and 15.81 is: 21.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.29 : 30.71 = 15.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.29/30.71 = 15.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.29x = 30.71 × 15.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.29x = 485.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485.45/22.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.78

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