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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.44, 32.24 and 14.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.44, 32.24 and 14.32 is: 21.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.44 : 32.24 = 14.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.44/32.24 = 14.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.44x = 32.24 × 14.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.44x = 461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.68/21.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.53

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