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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.43, 32.13 and 11.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.43, 32.13 and 11.81 is: 17.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.43 : 32.13 = 11.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.43/32.13 = 11.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.43x = 32.13 × 11.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.43x = 379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.54/21.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.71

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