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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.42, 33.66 and 21.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.42, 33.66 and 21.31 is: 31.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.42 : 33.66 = 21.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.42/33.66 = 21.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.42x = 33.66 × 21.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.42x = 717.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.29/22.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.99

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