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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.67, 31.26 and 15.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.67, 31.26 and 15.38 is: 21.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.67 : 31.26 = 15.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.67/31.26 = 15.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.67x = 31.26 × 15.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.67x = 480.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.78/22.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.21

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