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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.52, 31.03 and 15.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.52, 31.03 and 15.61 is: 21.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.52 : 31.03 = 15.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.52/31.03 = 15.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.52x = 31.03 × 15.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.52x = 484.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.28/22.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.51

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