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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.61, 32.48 and 11.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.61, 32.48 and 11.99 is: 18.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.61 : 32.48 = 11.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.61/32.48 = 11.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.61x = 32.48 × 11.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.61x = 389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389.44/21.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.02

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