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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.54, 30.94 and 21.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.54, 30.94 and 21.93 is: 30.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.54 : 30.94 = 21.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.54/30.94 = 21.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.54x = 30.94 × 21.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.54x = 678.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.51/22.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.10

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