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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.62, 31.26 and 21.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.62, 31.26 and 21.34 is: 29.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.62 : 31.26 = 21.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.62/31.26 = 21.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.62x = 31.26 × 21.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.62x = 667.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.09/22.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.49

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