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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.21, 33.35 and 21.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.21, 33.35 and 21.93 is: 32.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.21 : 33.35 = 21.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.21/33.35 = 21.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.21x = 33.35 × 21.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.21x = 731.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.37/22.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.93

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