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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.22, 30.46 and 21.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.22, 30.46 and 21.98 is: 30.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.22 : 30.46 = 21.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.22/30.46 = 21.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.22x = 30.46 × 21.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.22x = 669.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.51/22.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.13

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