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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.26, 32.02 and 21.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.26, 32.02 and 21.06 is: 31.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.26 : 32.02 = 21.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.26/32.02 = 21.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.26x = 32.02 × 21.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.26x = 674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.34/21.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.72

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