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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.92, 32.84 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.92, 32.84 and 21.44 is: 32.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.92 : 32.84 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.92/32.84 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.92x = 32.84 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.92x = 704.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.09/21.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.12

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