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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.22, 31.81 and 14.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.22, 31.81 and 14.37 is: 21.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.22 : 31.81 = 14.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.22/31.81 = 14.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.22x = 31.81 × 14.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.22x = 457.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.11/21.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.54

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