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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.21, 34.70 and 22.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.21, 34.70 and 22.16 is: 33.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.21 : 34.70 = 22.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.21/34.70 = 22.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.21x = 34.70 × 22.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.21x = 768.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.78/23.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.13

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