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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.44, 32.14 and 11.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.44, 32.14 and 11.27 is: 16.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.44 : 32.14 = 11.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.44/32.14 = 11.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.44x = 32.14 × 11.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.44x = 362.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.31/21.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.90

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