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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.76, 32.41 and 21.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.76, 32.41 and 21.35 is: 31.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.76 : 32.41 = 21.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.76/32.41 = 21.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.76x = 32.41 × 21.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.76x = 691.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691.94/21.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.80

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