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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.98, 34.27 and 21.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.98, 34.27 and 21.88 is: 32.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.98 : 34.27 = 21.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.98/34.27 = 21.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.98x = 34.27 × 21.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.98x = 749.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.83/22.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.63

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