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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.57, 34.01 and 21.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.57, 34.01 and 21.33 is: 32.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.57 : 34.01 = 21.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.57/34.01 = 21.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.57x = 34.01 × 21.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.57x = 725.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.53/22.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.15

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