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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.23, 33.29 and 21.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.23, 33.29 and 21.39 is: 32.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.23 : 33.29 = 21.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.23/33.29 = 21.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.23x = 33.29 × 21.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.23x = 711.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.97/22.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.03

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