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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.42, 30.76 and 21.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.42, 30.76 and 21.91 is: 30.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.42 : 30.76 = 21.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.42/30.76 = 21.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.42x = 30.76 × 21.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.42x = 673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.95/22.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.06

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