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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.72, 32.54 and 21.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.72, 32.54 and 21.26 is: 31.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.72 : 32.54 = 21.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.72/32.54 = 21.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.72x = 32.54 × 21.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.72x = 691.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691.87/21.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.86

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