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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.45, 31.13 and 21.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.45, 31.13 and 21.23 is: 29.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.45 : 31.13 = 21.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.45/31.13 = 21.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.45x = 31.13 × 21.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.45x = 660.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.89/22.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.44

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