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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.70, 33.86 and 21.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.70, 33.86 and 21.42 is: 31.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.70 : 33.86 = 21.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.70/33.86 = 21.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.70x = 33.86 × 21.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.70x = 725.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.28/22.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.95

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