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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.91, 34.18 and 21.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.91, 34.18 and 21.27 is: 31.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.91 : 34.18 = 21.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.91/34.18 = 21.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.91x = 34.18 × 21.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.91x = 727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.08/22.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.74

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