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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.08, 30.56 and 21.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.08, 30.56 and 21.90 is: 30.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.08 : 30.56 = 21.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.08/30.56 = 21.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.08x = 30.56 × 21.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.08x = 669.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.15/22.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.31

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