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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.73, 34.16 and 21.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.73, 34.16 and 21.83 is: 32.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.73 : 34.16 = 21.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.73/34.16 = 21.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.73x = 34.16 × 21.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.73x = 745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745.69/22.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.80

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