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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.03, 31.56 and 9.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.03, 31.56 and 9.63 is: 14.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.03 : 31.56 = 9.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.03/31.56 = 9.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.03x = 31.56 × 9.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.03x = 303.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.95/21.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.45

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