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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.85, 31.55 and 15.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.85, 31.55 and 15.97 is: 22.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.85 : 31.55 = 15.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.85/31.55 = 15.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.85x = 31.55 × 15.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.85x = 503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.62/22.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.04

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