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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.42, 33.45 and 21.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.42, 33.45 and 21.91 is: 32.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.42 : 33.45 = 21.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.42/33.45 = 21.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.42x = 33.45 × 21.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.42x = 732.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732.91/22.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.70

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