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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.05, 30.23 and 21.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.05, 30.23 and 21.63 is: 29.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.05 : 30.23 = 21.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.05/30.23 = 21.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.05x = 30.23 × 21.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.05x = 653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.77/22.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.65

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