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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.84, 31.32 and 21.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.84, 31.32 and 21.53 is: 29.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.84 : 31.32 = 21.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.84/31.32 = 21.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.84x = 31.32 × 21.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.84x = 674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.32/22.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.52

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