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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.48, 33.68 and 21.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.48, 33.68 and 21.92 is: 32.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.48 : 33.68 = 21.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.48/33.68 = 21.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.48x = 33.68 × 21.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.48x = 738.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.27/22.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.84

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