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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.80, 34.01 and 21.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.80, 34.01 and 21.51 is: 32.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.80 : 34.01 = 21.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.80/34.01 = 21.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.80x = 34.01 × 21.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.80x = 731.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.56/22.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.09

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