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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.95, 34.26 and 21.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.95, 34.26 and 21.58 is: 32.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.95 : 34.26 = 21.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.95/34.26 = 21.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.95x = 34.26 × 21.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.95x = 739.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.33/22.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.21

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