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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.97, 32.97 and 21.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.97, 32.97 and 21.79 is: 32.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.97 : 32.97 = 21.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.97/32.97 = 21.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.97x = 32.97 × 21.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.97x = 718.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.49/21.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.70

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