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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22, 30.28 and 21.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22, 30.28 and 21.28 is: 29.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22 : 30.28 = 21.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22/30.28 = 21.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22x = 30.28 × 21.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22x = 644.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.36/22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.29

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