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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.99, 33.02 and 21.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.99, 33.02 and 21.17 is: 31.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.99 : 33.02 = 21.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.99/33.02 = 21.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.99x = 33.02 × 21.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.99x = 699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.17/21.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.79

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