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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.64, 32.44 and 21.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.64, 32.44 and 21.16 is: 31.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.64 : 32.44 = 21.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.64/32.44 = 21.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.64x = 32.44 × 21.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.64x = 686.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686.43/21.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.72

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