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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.81, 34.25 and 15.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.81, 34.25 and 15.19 is: 22.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.81 : 34.25 = 15.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.81/34.25 = 15.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.81x = 34.25 × 15.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.81x = 520.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520.26/22.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.81

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