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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.62, 31.36 and 21.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.62, 31.36 and 21.99 is: 30.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.62 : 31.36 = 21.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.62/31.36 = 21.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.62x = 31.36 × 21.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.62x = 689.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689.61/22.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.49

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