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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.59, 31.33 and 21.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.59, 31.33 and 21.78 is: 30.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.59 : 31.33 = 21.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.59/31.33 = 21.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.59x = 31.33 × 21.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.59x = 682.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682.37/22.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.21

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