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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.32, 30.93 and 21.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.32, 30.93 and 21.48 is: 29.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.32 : 30.93 = 21.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.32/30.93 = 21.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.32x = 30.93 × 21.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.32x = 664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.38/22.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.77

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