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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.29, 33.24 and 21.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.29, 33.24 and 21.13 is: 31.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.29 : 33.24 = 21.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.29/33.24 = 21.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.29x = 33.24 × 21.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.29x = 702.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702.36/22.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.51

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