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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.37, 30.77 and 21.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.37, 30.77 and 21.83 is: 30.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.37 : 30.77 = 21.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.37/30.77 = 21.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.37x = 30.77 × 21.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.37x = 671.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671.61/22.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.03

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