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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.65, 31.28 and 21.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.65, 31.28 and 21.30 is: 29.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.65 : 31.28 = 21.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.65/31.28 = 21.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.65x = 31.28 × 21.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.65x = 666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666.16/22.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.41

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