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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.04, 32.79 and 21.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.04, 32.79 and 21.89 is: 32.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.04 : 32.79 = 21.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.04/32.79 = 21.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.04x = 32.79 × 21.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.04x = 717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.61/22.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.57

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