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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.78, 31.39 and 21.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.78, 31.39 and 21.79 is: 30.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.78 : 31.39 = 21.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.78/31.39 = 21.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.78x = 31.39 × 21.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.78x = 683.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.99/22.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.03

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