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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.13, 33.02 and 21.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.13, 33.02 and 21.29 is: 31.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.13 : 33.02 = 21.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.13/33.02 = 21.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.13x = 33.02 × 21.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.13x = 702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702.72/22.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.76

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