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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.14, 33.07 and 21.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.14, 33.07 and 21.71 is: 32.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.14 : 33.07 = 21.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.14/33.07 = 21.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.14x = 33.07 × 21.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.14x = 717.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.92/22.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.43

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