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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.86, 34.06 and 21.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.86, 34.06 and 21.55 is: 32.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.86 : 34.06 = 21.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.86/34.06 = 21.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.86x = 34.06 × 21.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.86x = 733.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.99/22.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.11

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