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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.59, 31.32 and 21.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.59, 31.32 and 21.65 is: 30.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.59 : 31.32 = 21.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.59/31.32 = 21.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.59x = 31.32 × 21.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.59x = 677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.92/22.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.01

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