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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.07, 31.61 and 9.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.07, 31.61 and 9.05 is: 13.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.07 : 31.61 = 9.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.07/31.61 = 9.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.07x = 31.61 × 9.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.07x = 286.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.02/21.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.57

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