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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.64, 32.44 and 12.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.64, 32.44 and 12.02 is: 18.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.64 : 32.44 = 12.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.64/32.44 = 12.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.64x = 32.44 × 12.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.64x = 389.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389.89/21.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.01

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