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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.68, 34.23 and 21.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.68, 34.23 and 21.84 is: 32.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.68 : 34.23 = 21.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.68/34.23 = 21.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.68x = 34.23 × 21.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.68x = 747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.58/22.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.96

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