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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.87, 30.22 and 17.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.87, 30.22 and 17.77 is: 24.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.87 : 30.22 = 17.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.87/30.22 = 17.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.87x = 30.22 × 17.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.87x = 537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537.05/21.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.56

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