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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.45, 32.18 and 9.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.45, 32.18 and 9.42 is: 14.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.45 : 32.18 = 9.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.45/32.18 = 9.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.45x = 32.18 × 9.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.45x = 303.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.15/21.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.13

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