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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.28, 33.20 and 21.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.28, 33.20 and 21.56 is: 32.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.28 : 33.20 = 21.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.28/33.20 = 21.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.28x = 33.20 × 21.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.28x = 715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.68/22.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.12

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