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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.01, 31.47 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.01, 31.47 and 11.97 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.01 : 31.47 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.01/31.47 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.01x = 31.47 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.01x = 376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.70/21.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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