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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.27, 30.87 and 21.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.27, 30.87 and 21.05 is: 29.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.27 : 30.87 = 21.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.27/30.87 = 21.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.27x = 30.87 × 21.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.27x = 649.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649.81/22.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.19

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