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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.66, 32.31 and 21.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.66, 32.31 and 21.03 is: 31.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.66 : 32.31 = 21.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.66/32.31 = 21.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.66x = 32.31 × 21.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.66x = 679.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.48/21.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.37

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