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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.29, 30.60 and 21.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.29, 30.60 and 21.48 is: 29.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.29 : 30.60 = 21.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.29/30.60 = 21.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.29x = 30.60 × 21.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.29x = 657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.29/22.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.49

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