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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.41, 30.81 and 21.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.41, 30.81 and 21.12 is: 29.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.41 : 30.81 = 21.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.41/30.81 = 21.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.41x = 30.81 × 21.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.41x = 650.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650.71/22.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.04

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