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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.80, 33.98 and 21.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.80, 33.98 and 21.78 is: 32.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.80 : 33.98 = 21.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.80/33.98 = 21.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.80x = 33.98 × 21.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.80x = 740.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.08/22.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.46

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