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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.21, 30.68 and 20.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.21, 30.68 and 20.99 is: 29.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.21 : 30.68 = 20.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.21/30.68 = 20.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.21x = 30.68 × 20.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.21x = 644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.02/22.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.00

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