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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.06, 30.47 and 21.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.06, 30.47 and 21.39 is: 29.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.06 : 30.47 = 21.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.06/30.47 = 21.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.06x = 30.47 × 21.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.06x = 651.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651.75/22.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.54

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