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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.36, 32.24 and 21.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.36, 32.24 and 21.15 is: 31.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.36 : 32.24 = 21.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.36/32.24 = 21.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.36x = 32.24 × 21.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.36x = 681.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681.77/21.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.92

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