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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.75, 34.17 and 21.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.75, 34.17 and 21.94 is: 32.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.75 : 34.17 = 21.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.75/34.17 = 21.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.75x = 34.17 × 21.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.75x = 749.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.60/22.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.95

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