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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.26, 30.75 and 21.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.26, 30.75 and 21.06 is: 29.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.26 : 30.75 = 21.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.26/30.75 = 21.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.26x = 30.75 × 21.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.26x = 647.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.60/22.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.09

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