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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.43, 45.63 and 15.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.43, 45.63 and 15.22 is: 22.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.43 : 45.63 = 15.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.43/45.63 = 15.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.43x = 45.63 × 15.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.43x = 694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.49/30.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.82

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