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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.01, 30.17 and 21.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.01, 30.17 and 21.43 is: 29.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.01 : 30.17 = 21.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.01/30.17 = 21.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.01x = 30.17 × 21.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.01x = 646.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.36/22.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.37

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