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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.55, 34.02 and 21.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.55, 34.02 and 21.31 is: 32.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.55 : 34.02 = 21.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.55/34.02 = 21.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.55x = 34.02 × 21.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.55x = 724.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.97/22.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.15

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