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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.61, 31.17 and 15.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.61, 31.17 and 15.23 is: 20.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.61 : 31.17 = 15.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.61/31.17 = 15.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.61x = 31.17 × 15.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.61x = 474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.56/22.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.99

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