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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.42, 30.95 and 15.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.42, 30.95 and 15.15 is: 20.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.42 : 30.95 = 15.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.42/30.95 = 15.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.42x = 30.95 × 15.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.42x = 468.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.89/22.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.91

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