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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.39, 32.07 and 7.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.39, 32.07 and 7.13 is: 10.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.39 : 32.07 = 7.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.39/32.07 = 7.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.39x = 32.07 × 7.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.39x = 228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.48/21.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.68

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