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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.72, 34.22 and 21.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.72, 34.22 and 21.43 is: 32.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.72 : 34.22 = 21.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.72/34.22 = 21.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.72x = 34.22 × 21.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.72x = 733.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.33/22.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.28

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