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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.87, 34.22 and 15.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.87, 34.22 and 15.26 is: 22.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.87 : 34.22 = 15.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.87/34.22 = 15.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.87x = 34.22 × 15.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.87x = 522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.06/22.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.83

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