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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.65, 31.24 and 15.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.65, 31.24 and 15.38 is: 21.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.65 : 31.24 = 15.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.65/31.24 = 15.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.65x = 31.24 × 15.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.65x = 480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.45/22.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.22

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