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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.45, 33.44 and 21.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.45, 33.44 and 21.05 is: 31.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.45 : 33.44 = 21.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.45/33.44 = 21.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.45x = 33.44 × 21.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.45x = 703.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.64/22.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.34

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