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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.61, 33.71 and 21.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.61, 33.71 and 21.32 is: 31.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.61 : 33.71 = 21.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.61/33.71 = 21.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.61x = 33.71 × 21.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.61x = 718.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.70/22.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.79

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