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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.82, 32.55 and 21.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.82, 32.55 and 21.32 is: 31.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.82 : 32.55 = 21.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.82/32.55 = 21.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.82x = 32.55 × 21.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.82x = 693.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693.97/21.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.80

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