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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.82, 31.50 and 15.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.82, 31.50 and 15.58 is: 21.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.82 : 31.50 = 15.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.82/31.50 = 15.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.82x = 31.50 × 15.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.82x = 490.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490.77/22.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.51

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