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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.63, 31.23 and 15.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.63, 31.23 and 15.35 is: 21.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.63 : 31.23 = 15.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.63/31.23 = 15.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.63x = 31.23 × 15.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.63x = 479.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479.40/22.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.19

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