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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.38, 33.39 and 21.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.38, 33.39 and 21.90 is: 32.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.38 : 33.39 = 21.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.38/33.39 = 21.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.38x = 33.39 × 21.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.38x = 731.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.24/22.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.67

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