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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.30, 33.23 and 21.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.30, 33.23 and 21.28 is: 31.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.30 : 33.23 = 21.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.30/33.23 = 21.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.30x = 33.23 × 21.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.30x = 707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.13/22.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.71

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