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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.84, 32.52 and 21.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.84, 32.52 and 21.41 is: 31.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.84 : 32.52 = 21.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.84/32.52 = 21.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.84x = 32.52 × 21.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.84x = 696.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.09/21.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.87

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