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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.66, 32.48 and 8.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.66, 32.48 and 8.13 is: 12.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.66 : 32.48 = 8.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.66/32.48 = 8.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.66x = 32.48 × 8.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.66x = 264.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.02/21.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.19

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