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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.88, 32.60 and 21.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.88, 32.60 and 21.66 is: 32.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.88 : 32.60 = 21.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.88/32.60 = 21.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.88x = 32.60 × 21.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.88x = 706.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.12/21.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.27

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