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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.01, 32.97 and 21.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.01, 32.97 and 21.34 is: 31.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.01 : 32.97 = 21.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.01/32.97 = 21.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.01x = 32.97 × 21.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.01x = 703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.58/22.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.97

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