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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.13, 31.70 and 9.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.13, 31.70 and 9.12 is: 13.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.13 : 31.70 = 9.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.13/31.70 = 9.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.13x = 31.70 × 9.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.13x = 289.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.10/21.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.68

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