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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.61, 32.39 and 13.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.61, 32.39 and 13.58 is: 20.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.61 : 32.39 = 13.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.61/32.39 = 13.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.61x = 32.39 × 13.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.61x = 439.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.87/21.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.35

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