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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.12, 30.74 and 21.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.12, 30.74 and 21.83 is: 30.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.12 : 30.74 = 21.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.12/30.74 = 21.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.12x = 30.74 × 21.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.12x = 670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670.95/22.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.33

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