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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.29, 30.78 and 21.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.29, 30.78 and 21.27 is: 29.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.29 : 30.78 = 21.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.29/30.78 = 21.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.29x = 30.78 × 21.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.29x = 654.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.69/22.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.37

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