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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.23, 31.85 and 6.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.23, 31.85 and 6.01 is: 9.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.23 : 31.85 = 6.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.23/31.85 = 6.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.23x = 31.85 × 6.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.23x = 191.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.57/21.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.02

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