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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.59, 31.20 and 15.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.59, 31.20 and 15.30 is: 21.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.59 : 31.20 = 15.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.59/31.20 = 15.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.59x = 31.20 × 15.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.59x = 477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.36/22.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.13

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