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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.58, 32.38 and 9.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.58, 32.38 and 9.56 is: 14.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.58 : 32.38 = 9.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.58/32.38 = 9.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.58x = 32.38 × 9.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.58x = 309.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.55/21.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.34

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