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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.62, 31.07 and 21.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.62, 31.07 and 21.66 is: 29.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.62 : 31.07 = 21.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.62/31.07 = 21.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.62x = 31.07 × 21.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.62x = 672.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.87/22.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.75

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