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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.85, 32.95 and 21.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.85, 32.95 and 21.14 is: 31.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.85 : 32.95 = 21.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.85/32.95 = 21.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.85x = 32.95 × 21.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.85x = 696.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.56/21.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.88

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