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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.65, 33.99 and 21.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.65, 33.99 and 21.93 is: 32.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.65 : 33.99 = 21.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.65/33.99 = 21.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.65x = 33.99 × 21.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.65x = 745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745.40/22.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.91

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