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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.41, 30.88 and 21.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.41, 30.88 and 21.20 is: 29.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.41 : 30.88 = 21.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.41/30.88 = 21.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.41x = 30.88 × 21.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.41x = 654.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.53/22.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.21

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