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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.21, 31.83 and 11.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.21, 31.83 and 11.07 is: 16.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.21 : 31.83 = 11.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.21/31.83 = 11.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.21x = 31.83 × 11.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.21x = 352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.32/21.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.61

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