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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.12, 30.44 and 21.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.12, 30.44 and 21.59 is: 29.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.12 : 30.44 = 21.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.12/30.44 = 21.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.12x = 30.44 × 21.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.12x = 656.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.94/22.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.71

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