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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.11, 30.51 and 21.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.11, 30.51 and 21.60 is: 29.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.11 : 30.51 = 21.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.11/30.51 = 21.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.11x = 30.51 × 21.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.11x = 659.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659.02/22.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.81

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