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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.59, 32.40 and 8.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.59, 32.40 and 8.07 is: 12.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.59 : 32.40 = 8.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.59/32.40 = 8.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.59x = 32.40 × 8.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.59x = 261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.39/21.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.10

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