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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.80, 34.24 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.80, 34.24 and 21.44 is: 32.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.80 : 34.24 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.80/34.24 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.80x = 34.24 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.80x = 734.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.11/22.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.20

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