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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.42, 32.17 and 11.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.42, 32.17 and 11.28 is: 16.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.42 : 32.17 = 11.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.42/32.17 = 11.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.42x = 32.17 × 11.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.42x = 362.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.85/21.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.94

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