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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.73, 31.41 and 21.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.73, 31.41 and 21.78 is: 30.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.73 : 31.41 = 21.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.73/31.41 = 21.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.73x = 31.41 × 21.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.73x = 684.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684.11/22.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.10

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