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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.84, 32.40 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.84, 32.40 and 21.76 is: 32.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.84 : 32.40 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.84/32.40 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.84x = 32.40 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.84x = 705.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705.02/21.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.28

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