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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.68, 32.24 and 21.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.68, 32.24 and 21.12 is: 31.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.68 : 32.24 = 21.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.68/32.24 = 21.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.68x = 32.24 × 21.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.68x = 680.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.91/21.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.41

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