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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.69, 33.85 and 21.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.69, 33.85 and 21.70 is: 32.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.69 : 33.85 = 21.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.69/33.85 = 21.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.69x = 33.85 × 21.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.69x = 734.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.44/22.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.37

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