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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.70, 31.28 and 15.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.70, 31.28 and 15.79 is: 21.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.70 : 31.28 = 15.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.70/31.28 = 15.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.70x = 31.28 × 15.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.70x = 493.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493.75/22.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.76

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