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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.66, 31.33 and 21.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.66, 31.33 and 21.70 is: 30.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.66 : 31.33 = 21.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.66/31.33 = 21.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.66x = 31.33 × 21.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.66x = 679.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.75/22.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.00

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