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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.98, 31.64 and 21.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.98, 31.64 and 21.90 is: 30.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.98 : 31.64 = 21.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.98/31.64 = 21.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.98x = 31.64 × 21.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.98x = 692.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.81/22.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.15

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