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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.24, 33.22 and 21.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.24, 33.22 and 21.91 is: 32.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.24 : 33.22 = 21.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.24/33.22 = 21.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.24x = 33.22 × 21.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.24x = 727.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.85/22.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.73

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