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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.67, 33.85 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.67, 33.85 and 21.96 is: 32.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.67 : 33.85 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.67/33.85 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.67x = 33.85 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.67x = 743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.29/22.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.78

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