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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.86, 31.35 and 21.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.86, 31.35 and 21.81 is: 29.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.86 : 31.35 = 21.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.86/31.35 = 21.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.86x = 31.35 × 21.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.86x = 683.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.74/22.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.91

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