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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.48, 31.08 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.48, 31.08 and 21.76 is: 30.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.48 : 31.08 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.48/31.08 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.48x = 31.08 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.48x = 676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.30/22.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.08

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