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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.86, 34.50 and 21.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.86, 34.50 and 21.66 is: 32.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.86 : 34.50 = 21.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.86/34.50 = 21.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.86x = 34.50 × 21.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.86x = 747.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.27/22.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.69

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