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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.64, 33.71 and 21.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.64, 33.71 and 21.86 is: 32.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.64 : 33.71 = 21.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.64/33.71 = 21.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.64x = 33.71 × 21.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.64x = 736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736.90/22.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.55

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