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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.99, 32.82 and 21.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.99, 32.82 and 21.60 is: 32.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.99 : 32.82 = 21.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.99/32.82 = 21.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.99x = 32.82 × 21.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.99x = 708.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708.91/21.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.24

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