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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.60, 32.38 and 11.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.60, 32.38 and 11.44 is: 17.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.60 : 32.38 = 11.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.60/32.38 = 11.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.60x = 32.38 × 11.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.60x = 370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.55/21.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.15

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