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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.63, 34.13 and 21.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.63, 34.13 and 21.91 is: 33.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.63 : 34.13 = 21.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.63/34.13 = 21.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.63x = 34.13 × 21.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.63x = 747.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.79/22.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.04

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