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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.05, 30.19 and 21.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.05, 30.19 and 21.37 is: 29.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.05 : 30.19 = 21.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.05/30.19 = 21.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.05x = 30.19 × 21.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.05x = 645.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645.16/22.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.26

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