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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.66, 33.75 and 21.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.66, 33.75 and 21.94 is: 32.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.66 : 33.75 = 21.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.66/33.75 = 21.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.66x = 33.75 × 21.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.66x = 740.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.39/22.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.68

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