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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.95, 32.72 and 21.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.95, 32.72 and 21.80 is: 32.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.95 : 32.72 = 21.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.95/32.72 = 21.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.95x = 32.72 × 21.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.95x = 713.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713.39/21.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.49

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