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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.79, 33.93 and 21.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.79, 33.93 and 21.75 is: 32.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.79 : 33.93 = 21.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.79/33.93 = 21.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.79x = 33.93 × 21.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.79x = 737.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.98/22.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.39

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