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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.60, 33.68 and 21.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.60, 33.68 and 21.37 is: 31.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.60 : 33.68 = 21.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.60/33.68 = 21.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.60x = 33.68 × 21.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.60x = 719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.74/22.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.85

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