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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.21, 31.10 and 22.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.21, 31.10 and 22.21 is: 31.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.21 : 31.10 = 22.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.21/31.10 = 22.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.21x = 31.10 × 22.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.21x = 690.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.73/22.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.10

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