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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.41, 30.90 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.41, 30.90 and 15.93 is: 21.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.41 : 30.90 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.41/30.90 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.41x = 30.90 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.41x = 492.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.24/22.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.97

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