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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.75, 34.16 and 21.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.75, 34.16 and 21.26 is: 31.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.75 : 34.16 = 21.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.75/34.16 = 21.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.75x = 34.16 × 21.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.75x = 726.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726.22/22.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.93

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