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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.38, 30.88 and 15.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.38, 30.88 and 15.92 is: 21.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.38 : 30.88 = 15.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.38/30.88 = 15.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.38x = 30.88 × 15.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.38x = 491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.49/22.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.97

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