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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.02, 30.40 and 21.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.02, 30.40 and 21.40 is: 29.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.02 : 30.40 = 21.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.02/30.40 = 21.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.02x = 30.40 × 21.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.02x = 650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650.56/22.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.54

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