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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.26, 32.15 and 21.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.26, 32.15 and 21.03 is: 31.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.26 : 32.15 = 21.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.26/32.15 = 21.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.26x = 32.15 × 21.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.26x = 676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.01/21.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.80

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