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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.79, 31.42 and 15.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.79, 31.42 and 15.53 is: 21.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.79 : 31.42 = 15.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.79/31.42 = 15.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.79x = 31.42 × 15.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.79x = 487.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.95/22.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.41

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