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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.56, 32.34 and 8.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.56, 32.34 and 8.03 is: 12.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.56 : 32.34 = 8.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.56/32.34 = 8.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.56x = 32.34 × 8.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.56x = 259.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.69/21.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.05

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