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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.50, 31.12 and 21.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.50, 31.12 and 21.22 is: 29.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.50 : 31.12 = 21.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.50/31.12 = 21.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.50x = 31.12 × 21.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.50x = 660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.24/22.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.34

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