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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.89, 34.17 and 21.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.89, 34.17 and 21.29 is: 31.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.89 : 34.17 = 21.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.89/34.17 = 21.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.89x = 34.17 × 21.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.89x = 727.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.23/22.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.77

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