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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22, 30.32 and 21.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22, 30.32 and 21.12 is: 29.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22 : 30.32 = 21.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22/30.32 = 21.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22x = 30.32 × 21.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22x = 640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.36/22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.11

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