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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.33, 33.53 and 21.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.33, 33.53 and 21.11 is: 31.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.33 : 33.53 = 21.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.33/33.53 = 21.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.33x = 33.53 × 21.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.33x = 707.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.71/22.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.70

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