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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.48, 33.88 and 21.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.48, 33.88 and 21.54 is: 32.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.48 : 33.88 = 21.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.48/33.88 = 21.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.48x = 33.88 × 21.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.48x = 729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.78/22.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.46

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