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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.62, 31.21 and 21.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.62, 31.21 and 21.80 is: 30.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.62 : 31.21 = 21.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.62/31.21 = 21.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.62x = 31.21 × 21.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.62x = 680.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.47/22.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.08

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