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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.80, 34.34 and 21.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.80, 34.34 and 21.13 is: 31.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.80 : 34.34 = 21.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.80/34.34 = 21.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.80x = 34.34 × 21.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.80x = 725.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.53/22.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.82

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