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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.26, 33.57 and 21.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.26, 33.57 and 21.54 is: 32.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.26 : 33.57 = 21.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.26/33.57 = 21.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.26x = 33.57 × 21.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.26x = 723.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723.10/22.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.48

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