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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.41, 33.66 and 21.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.41, 33.66 and 21.24 is: 31.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.41 : 33.66 = 21.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.41/33.66 = 21.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.41x = 33.66 × 21.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.41x = 714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.94/22.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.90

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