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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.60, 32.40 and 10.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.60, 32.40 and 10.77 is: 16.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.60 : 32.40 = 10.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.60/32.40 = 10.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.60x = 32.40 × 10.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.60x = 348.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348.95/21.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.16

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