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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.64, 34.02 and 21.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.64, 34.02 and 21.59 is: 32.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.64 : 34.02 = 21.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.64/34.02 = 21.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.64x = 34.02 × 21.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.64x = 734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.49/22.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.44

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