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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.37, 30.87 and 15.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.37, 30.87 and 15.83 is: 21.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.37 : 30.87 = 15.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.37/30.87 = 15.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.37x = 30.87 × 15.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.37x = 488.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.52/22.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.84

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