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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.49, 31.93 and 21.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.49, 31.93 and 21.14 is: 31.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.49 : 31.93 = 21.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.49/31.93 = 21.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.49x = 31.93 × 21.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.49x = 675.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.00/21.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.41

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