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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.76, 34.22 and 21.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.76, 34.22 and 21.88 is: 32.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.76 : 34.22 = 21.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.76/34.22 = 21.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.76x = 34.22 × 21.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.76x = 748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.73/22.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.90

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