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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.57, 32.36 and 9.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.57, 32.36 and 9.55 is: 14.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.57 : 32.36 = 9.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.57/32.36 = 9.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.57x = 32.36 × 9.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.57x = 309.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.04/21.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.33

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