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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.88, 34.52 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.88, 34.52 and 21.76 is: 32.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.88 : 34.52 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.88/34.52 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.88x = 34.52 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.88x = 751.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751.16/22.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.83

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