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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.84, 32.73 and 21.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.84, 32.73 and 21.01 is: 31.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.84 : 32.73 = 21.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.84/32.73 = 21.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.84x = 32.73 × 21.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.84x = 687.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687.55/21.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.48

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