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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.55, 32.32 and 9.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.55, 32.32 and 9.54 is: 14.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.55 : 32.32 = 9.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.55/32.32 = 9.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.55x = 32.32 × 9.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.55x = 308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.33/21.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.31

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