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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.40, 32.06 and 14.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.40, 32.06 and 14.26 is: 21.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.40 : 32.06 = 14.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.40/32.06 = 14.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.40x = 32.06 × 14.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.40x = 457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.18/21.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.36

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