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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.14, 33.40 and 21.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.14, 33.40 and 21.53 is: 32.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.14 : 33.40 = 21.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.14/33.40 = 21.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.14x = 33.40 × 21.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.14x = 719.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.13/22.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.48

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