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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.11, 31.67 and 9.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.11, 31.67 and 9.08 is: 13.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.11 : 31.67 = 9.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.11/31.67 = 9.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.11x = 31.67 × 9.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.11x = 287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.36/21.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.61

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