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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.96, 30.22 and 21.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.96, 30.22 and 21.91 is: 30.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.96 : 30.22 = 21.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.96/30.22 = 21.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.96x = 30.22 × 21.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.96x = 662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.12/21.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.15

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