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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.65, 32.51 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.65, 32.51 and 14.05 is: 21.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.65 : 32.51 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.65/32.51 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.65x = 32.51 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.65x = 456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456.72/21.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.10

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