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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.91, 34.40 and 21.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.91, 34.40 and 21.69 is: 32.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.91 : 34.40 = 21.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.91/34.40 = 21.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.91x = 34.40 × 21.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.91x = 746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746.19/22.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.58

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