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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.44, 33.44 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.44, 33.44 and 21.76 is: 32.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.44 : 33.44 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.44/33.44 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.44x = 33.44 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.44x = 727.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.65/22.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.43

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