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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.53, 33.57 and 21.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.53, 33.57 and 21.99 is: 32.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.53 : 33.57 = 21.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.53/33.57 = 21.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.53x = 33.57 × 21.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.53x = 738.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.20/22.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.77

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