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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.99, 34.67 and 21.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.99, 34.67 and 21.04 is: 31.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.99 : 34.67 = 21.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.99/34.67 = 21.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.99x = 34.67 × 21.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.99x = 729.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.46/22.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.73

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