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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.38, 30.80 and 15.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.38, 30.80 and 15.90 is: 21.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.38 : 30.80 = 15.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.38/30.80 = 15.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.38x = 30.80 × 15.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.38x = 489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.72/22.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.88

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