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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.36, 31.83 and 21.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.36, 31.83 and 21.30 is: 31.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.36 : 31.83 = 21.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.36/31.83 = 21.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.36x = 31.83 × 21.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.36x = 677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.98/21.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.74

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