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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.23, 31.80 and 11.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.23, 31.80 and 11.05 is: 16.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.23 : 31.80 = 11.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.23/31.80 = 11.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.23x = 31.80 × 11.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.23x = 351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351.44/21.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.55

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