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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.08, 31.61 and 9.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.08, 31.61 and 9.06 is: 13.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.08 : 31.61 = 9.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.08/31.61 = 9.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.08x = 31.61 × 9.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.08x = 286.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.34/21.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.59

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