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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.94, 34.53 and 21.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.94, 34.53 and 21.45 is: 32.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.94 : 34.53 = 21.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.94/34.53 = 21.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.94x = 34.53 × 21.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.94x = 740.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.67/22.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.29

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