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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.02, 30.07 and 21.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.02, 30.07 and 21.47 is: 29.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.02 : 30.07 = 21.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.02/30.07 = 21.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.02x = 30.07 × 21.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.02x = 645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645.48/22.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.31

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