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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.18, 33.24 and 21.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.18, 33.24 and 21.24 is: 31.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.18 : 33.24 = 21.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.18/33.24 = 21.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.18x = 33.24 × 21.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.18x = 706.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.02/22.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.83

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