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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.51, 32.06 and 21.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.51, 32.06 and 21.12 is: 31.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.51 : 32.06 = 21.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.51/32.06 = 21.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.51x = 32.06 × 21.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.51x = 677.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.00/21.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.47

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