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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.48, 31.16 and 21.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.48, 31.16 and 21.74 is: 30.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.48 : 31.16 = 21.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.48/31.16 = 21.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.48x = 31.16 × 21.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.48x = 677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.32/22.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.13

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