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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.34, 33.55 and 21.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.34, 33.55 and 21.70 is: 32.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.34 : 33.55 = 21.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.34/33.55 = 21.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.34x = 33.55 × 21.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.34x = 728.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728.02/22.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.58

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