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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.87, 31.56 and 15.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.87, 31.56 and 15.99 is: 22.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.87 : 31.56 = 15.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.87/31.56 = 15.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.87x = 31.56 × 15.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.87x = 504.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.56/22.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.06

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