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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.47, 31.16 and 21.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.47, 31.16 and 21.78 is: 30.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.47 : 31.16 = 21.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.47/31.16 = 21.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.47x = 31.16 × 21.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.47x = 678.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.66/22.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.20

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