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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.66, 32.45 and 13.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.66, 32.45 and 13.08 is: 19.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.66 : 32.45 = 13.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.66/32.45 = 13.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.66x = 32.45 × 13.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.66x = 424.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.53/21.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.60

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