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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.06, 32.85 and 21.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.06, 32.85 and 21.72 is: 32.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.06 : 32.85 = 21.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.06/32.85 = 21.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.06x = 32.85 × 21.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.06x = 713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713.50/22.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.34

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