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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.19, 33.44 and 21.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.19, 33.44 and 21.01 is: 31.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.19 : 33.44 = 21.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.19/33.44 = 21.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.19x = 33.44 × 21.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.19x = 702.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702.57/22.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.66

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