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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.21, 31.74 and 14.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.21, 31.74 and 14.40 is: 21.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.21 : 31.74 = 14.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.21/31.74 = 14.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.21x = 31.74 × 14.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.21x = 457.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.06/21.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.55

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