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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.54, 31.09 and 15.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.54, 31.09 and 15.27 is: 21.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.54 : 31.09 = 15.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.54/31.09 = 15.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.54x = 31.09 × 15.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.54x = 474.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.74/22.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.06

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