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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.78, 33.99 and 21.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.78, 33.99 and 21.15 is: 31.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.78 : 33.99 = 21.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.78/33.99 = 21.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.78x = 33.99 × 21.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.78x = 718.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.89/22.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.56

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