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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.47, 32.40 and 21.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.47, 32.40 and 21.24 is: 32.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.47 : 32.40 = 21.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.47/32.40 = 21.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.47x = 32.40 × 21.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.47x = 688.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688.18/21.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.06

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