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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.06, 33.03 and 21.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.06, 33.03 and 21.52 is: 32.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.06 : 33.03 = 21.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.06/33.03 = 21.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.06x = 33.03 × 21.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.06x = 710.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710.81/22.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.22

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