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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.71, 31.17 and 21.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.71, 31.17 and 21.15 is: 29.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.71 : 31.17 = 21.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.71/31.17 = 21.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.71x = 31.17 × 21.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.71x = 659.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659.25/22.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.03

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