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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.98, 34.65 and 21.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.98, 34.65 and 21.68 is: 32.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.98 : 34.65 = 21.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.98/34.65 = 21.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.98x = 34.65 × 21.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.98x = 751.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751.21/22.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.69

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