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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.43, 32.14 and 6.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.43, 32.14 and 6.21 is: 9.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.43 : 32.14 = 6.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.43/32.14 = 6.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.43x = 32.14 × 6.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.43x = 199.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.71/21.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.32

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