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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.63, 34.05 and 21.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.63, 34.05 and 21.73 is: 32.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.63 : 34.05 = 21.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.63/34.05 = 21.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.63x = 34.05 × 21.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.63x = 739.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.91/22.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.70

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