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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.52, 31.22 and 21.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.52, 31.22 and 21.35 is: 29.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.52 : 31.22 = 21.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.52/31.22 = 21.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.52x = 31.22 × 21.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.52x = 666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666.28/22.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.59

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