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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.22, 32.02 and 21.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.22, 32.02 and 21.04 is: 31.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.22 : 32.02 = 21.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.22/32.02 = 21.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.22x = 32.02 × 21.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.22x = 673.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.57/21.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.75

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