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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.45, 30.96 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.45, 30.96 and 15.18 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.45 : 30.96 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.45/30.96 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.45x = 30.96 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.45x = 469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469.97/22.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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