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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.62, 33.94 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.62, 33.94 and 21.76 is: 32.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.62 : 33.94 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.62/33.94 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.62x = 33.94 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.62x = 738.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.53/22.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.65

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