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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.59, 31.21 and 21.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.59, 31.21 and 21.38 is: 29.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.59 : 31.21 = 21.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.59/31.21 = 21.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.59x = 31.21 × 21.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.59x = 667.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.06/22.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.53

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