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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.53, 31.08 and 15.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.53, 31.08 and 15.15 is: 20.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.53 : 31.08 = 15.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.53/31.08 = 15.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.53x = 31.08 × 15.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.53x = 470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470.86/22.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.90

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