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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.72, 33.90 and 21.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.72, 33.90 and 21.18 is: 31.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.72 : 33.90 = 21.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.72/33.90 = 21.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.72x = 33.90 × 21.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.72x = 718.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.00/22.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.60

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