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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.92, 32.72 and 21.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.92, 32.72 and 21.72 is: 32.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.92 : 32.72 = 21.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.92/32.72 = 21.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.92x = 32.72 × 21.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.92x = 710.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710.68/21.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.42

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