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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.21, 31.76 and 14.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.21, 31.76 and 14.34 is: 21.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.21 : 31.76 = 14.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.21/31.76 = 14.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.21x = 31.76 × 14.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.21x = 455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455.36/21.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.47

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