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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.93, 34.17 and 21.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.93, 34.17 and 21.51 is: 32.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.93 : 34.17 = 21.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.93/34.17 = 21.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.93x = 34.17 × 21.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.93x = 735.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.00/22.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.05

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