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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.53, 32.19 and 21.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.53, 32.19 and 21.22 is: 31.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.53 : 32.19 = 21.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.53/32.19 = 21.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.53x = 32.19 × 21.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.53x = 683.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.15/21.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.74

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