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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.22, 51.35 and 22.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.22, 51.35 and 22.21 is: 33.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.22 : 51.35 = 22.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.22/51.35 = 22.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.22x = 51.35 × 22.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.22x = 1,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140.48/34.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.33

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