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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.41, 32.12 and 11.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.41, 32.12 and 11.77 is: 17.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.41 : 32.12 = 11.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.41/32.12 = 11.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.41x = 32.12 × 11.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.41x = 378.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378.05/21.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.66

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