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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.76, 33.96 and 21.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.76, 33.96 and 21.62 is: 32.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.76 : 33.96 = 21.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.76/33.96 = 21.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.76x = 33.96 × 21.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.76x = 734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.22/22.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.26

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