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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.74, 31.38 and 15.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.74, 31.38 and 15.46 is: 21.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.74 : 31.38 = 15.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.74/31.38 = 15.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.74x = 31.38 × 15.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.74x = 485.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485.13/22.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.33

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