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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.82, 32.74 and 13.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.82, 32.74 and 13.80 is: 20.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.82 : 32.74 = 13.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.82/32.74 = 13.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.82x = 32.74 × 13.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.82x = 451.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.81/21.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.71

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