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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.94, 31.61 and 21.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.94, 31.61 and 21.81 is: 30.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.94 : 31.61 = 21.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.94/31.61 = 21.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.94x = 31.61 × 21.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.94x = 689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689.47/22.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.05

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