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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.11, 31.61 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.11, 31.61 and 14.31 is: 21.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.11 : 31.61 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.11/31.61 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.11x = 31.61 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.11x = 452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.37/21.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.43

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