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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.47, 30.94 and 21.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.47, 30.94 and 21.05 is: 28.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.47 : 30.94 = 21.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.47/30.94 = 21.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.47x = 30.94 × 21.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.47x = 651.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651.29/22.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.98

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