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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.10, 32.96 and 21.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.10, 32.96 and 21.16 is: 31.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.10 : 32.96 = 21.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.10/32.96 = 21.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.10x = 32.96 × 21.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.10x = 697.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.43/22.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.56

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