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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.58, 32.31 and 21.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.58, 32.31 and 21.10 is: 31.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.58 : 32.31 = 21.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.58/32.31 = 21.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.58x = 32.31 × 21.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.58x = 681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681.74/21.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.59

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