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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.01, 31.45 and 11.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.01, 31.45 and 11.96 is: 17.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.01 : 31.45 = 11.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.01/31.45 = 11.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.01x = 31.45 × 11.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.01x = 376.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.14/21.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.90

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