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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.30, 32.10 and 21.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.30, 32.10 and 21.21 is: 31.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.30 : 32.10 = 21.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.30/32.10 = 21.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.30x = 32.10 × 21.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.30x = 680.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.84/21.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.96

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