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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.17, 31.76 and 9.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.17, 31.76 and 9.15 is: 13.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.17 : 31.76 = 9.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.17/31.76 = 9.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.17x = 31.76 × 9.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.17x = 290.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.47/21.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.72

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