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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.76, 34.33 and 21.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.76, 34.33 and 21.86 is: 32.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.76 : 34.33 = 21.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.76/34.33 = 21.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.76x = 34.33 × 21.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.76x = 750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750.45/22.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.97

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