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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.74, 33.89 and 21.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.74, 33.89 and 21.87 is: 32.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.74 : 33.89 = 21.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.74/33.89 = 21.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.74x = 33.89 × 21.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.74x = 741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.06/22.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.59

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