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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.05, 33.10 and 21.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.05, 33.10 and 21.94 is: 32.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.05 : 33.10 = 21.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.05/33.10 = 21.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.05x = 33.10 × 21.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.05x = 726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726.08/22.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.93

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