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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.92, 31.41 and 21.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.92, 31.41 and 21.54 is: 29.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.92 : 31.41 = 21.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.92/31.41 = 21.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.92x = 31.41 × 21.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.92x = 676.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.57/22.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.52

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