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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.64, 32.43 and 10.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.64, 32.43 and 10.93 is: 16.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.64 : 32.43 = 10.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.64/32.43 = 10.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.64x = 32.43 × 10.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.64x = 354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.46/21.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.38

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