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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.34, 33.48 and 21.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.34, 33.48 and 21.72 is: 32.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.34 : 33.48 = 21.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.34/33.48 = 21.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.34x = 33.48 × 21.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.34x = 727.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.19/22.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.56

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