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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.02, 33.01 and 21.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.02, 33.01 and 21.40 is: 32.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.02 : 33.01 = 21.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.02/33.01 = 21.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.02x = 33.01 × 21.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.02x = 706.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.41/22.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.08

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