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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.69, 31.33 and 21.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.69, 31.33 and 21.58 is: 29.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.69 : 31.33 = 21.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.69/31.33 = 21.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.69x = 31.33 × 21.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.69x = 676.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.10/22.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.80

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