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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.06, 30.20 and 21.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.06, 30.20 and 21.82 is: 29.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.06 : 30.20 = 21.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.06/30.20 = 21.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.06x = 30.20 × 21.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.06x = 658.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658.96/22.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.87

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