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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.53, 33.62 and 21.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.53, 33.62 and 21.48 is: 32.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.53 : 33.62 = 21.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.53/33.62 = 21.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.53x = 33.62 × 21.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.53x = 722.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722.05/22.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.05

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