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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.63, 32.38 and 14.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.63, 32.38 and 14.01 is: 20.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.63 : 32.38 = 14.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.63/32.38 = 14.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.63x = 32.38 × 14.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.63x = 453.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453.64/21.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.97

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