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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.50, 33.56 and 21.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.50, 33.56 and 21.79 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.50 : 33.56 = 21.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.50/33.56 = 21.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.50x = 33.56 × 21.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.50x = 731.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.22/22.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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