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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.08, 31.64 and 10.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.08, 31.64 and 10.94 is: 16.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.08 : 31.64 = 10.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.08/31.64 = 10.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.08x = 31.64 × 10.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.08x = 346.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.14/21.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.42

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