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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.37, 32.09 and 21.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.37, 32.09 and 21.05 is: 31.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.37 : 32.09 = 21.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.37/32.09 = 21.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.37x = 32.09 × 21.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.37x = 675.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.49/21.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.61

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