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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.78, 33.12 and 21.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.78, 33.12 and 21.78 is: 33.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.78 : 33.12 = 21.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.78/33.12 = 21.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.78x = 33.12 × 21.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.78x = 721.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.35/21.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.12

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