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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.92, 33.03 and 21.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.92, 33.03 and 21.83 is: 32.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.92 : 33.03 = 21.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.92/33.03 = 21.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.92x = 33.03 × 21.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.92x = 720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720.88/21.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.89

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