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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.95, 34.38 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.95, 34.38 and 21.96 is: 32.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.95 : 34.38 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.95/34.38 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.95x = 34.38 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.95x = 754.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754.98/22.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.90

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