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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.08, 32.94 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.08, 32.94 and 21.44 is: 31.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.08 : 32.94 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.08/32.94 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.08x = 32.94 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.08x = 706.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.07/22.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.98

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