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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.30, 31.94 and 8.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.30, 31.94 and 8.45 is: 12.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.30 : 31.94 = 8.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.30/31.94 = 8.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.30x = 31.94 × 8.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.30x = 269.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269.93/21.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.67

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