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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.76, 32.83 and 21.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.76, 32.83 and 21.70 is: 32.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.76 : 32.83 = 21.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.76/32.83 = 21.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.76x = 32.83 × 21.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.76x = 712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712.41/21.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.74

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