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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.72, 33.84 and 21.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.72, 33.84 and 21.60 is: 32.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.72 : 33.84 = 21.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.72/33.84 = 21.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.72x = 33.84 × 21.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.72x = 730.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.94/22.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.17

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