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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.66, 33.90 and 21.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.66, 33.90 and 21.30 is: 31.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.66 : 33.90 = 21.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.66/33.90 = 21.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.66x = 33.90 × 21.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.66x = 722.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722.07/22.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.87

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