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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.35, 31.99 and 9.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.35, 31.99 and 9.92 is: 14.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.35 : 31.99 = 9.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.35/31.99 = 9.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.35x = 31.99 × 9.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.35x = 317.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.34/21.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.86

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