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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.18, 30.76 and 21.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.18, 30.76 and 21.02 is: 29.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.18 : 30.76 = 21.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.18/30.76 = 21.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.18x = 30.76 × 21.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.18x = 646.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.58/22.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.15

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