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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.51, 33.93 and 21.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.51, 33.93 and 21.27 is: 32.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.51 : 33.93 = 21.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.51/33.93 = 21.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.51x = 33.93 × 21.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.51x = 721.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.42/22.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.06

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