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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.52, 32.08 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.52, 32.08 and 21.44 is: 31.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.52 : 32.08 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.52/32.08 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.52x = 32.08 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.52x = 687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687.80/21.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.96

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