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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.99, 32.73 and 21.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.99, 32.73 and 21.18 is: 31.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.99 : 32.73 = 21.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.99/32.73 = 21.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.99x = 32.73 × 21.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.99x = 693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693.22/21.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.52

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