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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.58, 31.18 and 15.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.58, 31.18 and 15.21 is: 21.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.58 : 31.18 = 15.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.58/31.18 = 15.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.58x = 31.18 × 15.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.58x = 474.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.27/22.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.00

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