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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22, 30.14 and 21.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22, 30.14 and 21.80 is: 29.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22 : 30.14 = 21.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22/30.14 = 21.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22x = 30.14 × 21.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22x = 657.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.05/22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.87

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