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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.06, 30.47 and 21.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.06, 30.47 and 21.79 is: 30.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.06 : 30.47 = 21.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.06/30.47 = 21.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.06x = 30.47 × 21.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.06x = 663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663.94/22.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.10

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