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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.53, 32.25 and 14.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.53, 32.25 and 14.37 is: 21.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.53 : 32.25 = 14.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.53/32.25 = 14.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.53x = 32.25 × 14.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.53x = 463.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.43/21.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.52

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