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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.05, 33.21 and 21.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.05, 33.21 and 21.45 is: 32.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.05 : 33.21 = 21.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.05/33.21 = 21.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.05x = 33.21 × 21.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.05x = 712.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712.35/22.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.31

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