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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.14, 32.98 and 21.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.14, 32.98 and 21.32 is: 31.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.14 : 32.98 = 21.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.14/32.98 = 21.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.14x = 32.98 × 21.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.14x = 703.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.19/22.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.76

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