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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.72, 34.04 and 21.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.72, 34.04 and 21.80 is: 32.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.72 : 34.04 = 21.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.72/34.04 = 21.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.72x = 34.04 × 21.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.72x = 742.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.07/22.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.66

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