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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.54, 33.59 and 21.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.54, 33.59 and 21.88 is: 32.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.54 : 33.59 = 21.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.54/33.59 = 21.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.54x = 33.59 × 21.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.54x = 734.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.95/22.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.61

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