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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.54, 33.97 and 21.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.54, 33.97 and 21.62 is: 32.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.54 : 33.97 = 21.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.54/33.97 = 21.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.54x = 33.97 × 21.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.54x = 734.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.43/22.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.58

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