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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.23, 33.12 and 21.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.23, 33.12 and 21.77 is: 32.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.23 : 33.12 = 21.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.23/33.12 = 21.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.23x = 33.12 × 21.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.23x = 721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.02/22.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.43

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