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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.54, 33.57 and 21.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.54, 33.57 and 21.23 is: 31.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.54 : 33.57 = 21.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.54/33.57 = 21.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.54x = 33.57 × 21.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.54x = 712.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712.52/22.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.62

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