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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.05, 30.63 and 21.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.05, 30.63 and 21.48 is: 29.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.05 : 30.63 = 21.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.05/30.63 = 21.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.05x = 30.63 × 21.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.05x = 657.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.93/22.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.84

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