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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.99, 30.27 and 21.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.99, 30.27 and 21.92 is: 30.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.99 : 30.27 = 21.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.99/30.27 = 21.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.99x = 30.27 × 21.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.99x = 663.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663.37/21.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.17

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