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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.96, 31.74 and 21.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.96, 31.74 and 21.43 is: 29.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.96 : 31.74 = 21.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.96/31.74 = 21.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.96x = 31.74 × 21.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.96x = 680.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.19/22.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.62

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