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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.51, 32.13 and 21.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.51, 32.13 and 21.31 is: 31.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.51 : 32.13 = 21.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.51/32.13 = 21.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.51x = 32.13 × 21.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.51x = 684.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684.61/21.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.83

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