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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.08, 30.21 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.08, 30.21 and 21.96 is: 30.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.08 : 30.21 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.08/30.21 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.08x = 30.21 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.08x = 663.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663.41/22.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.05

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