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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.30, 30.59 and 21.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.30, 30.59 and 21.82 is: 29.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.30 : 30.59 = 21.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.30/30.59 = 21.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.30x = 30.59 × 21.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.30x = 667.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.47/22.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.93

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