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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.35, 33.52 and 21.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.35, 33.52 and 21.85 is: 32.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.35 : 33.52 = 21.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.35/33.52 = 21.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.35x = 33.52 × 21.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.35x = 732.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732.41/22.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.77

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