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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.18, 31.77 and 14.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.18, 31.77 and 14.06 is: 21.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.18 : 31.77 = 14.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.18/31.77 = 14.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.18x = 31.77 × 14.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.18x = 446.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446.69/21.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.09

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