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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.82, 32.50 and 21.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.82, 32.50 and 21.36 is: 31.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.82 : 32.50 = 21.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.82/32.50 = 21.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.82x = 32.50 × 21.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.82x = 694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.20/21.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.82

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