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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.22, 33.54 and 21.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.22, 33.54 and 21.78 is: 32.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.22 : 33.54 = 21.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.22/33.54 = 21.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.22x = 33.54 × 21.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.22x = 730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.50/22.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.88

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