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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.81, 31.49 and 15.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.81, 31.49 and 15.45 is: 21.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.81 : 31.49 = 15.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.81/31.49 = 15.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.81x = 31.49 × 15.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.81x = 486.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.32/22.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.32

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