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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.66, 32.50 and 9.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.66, 32.50 and 9.64 is: 14.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.66 : 32.50 = 9.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.66/32.50 = 9.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.66x = 32.50 × 9.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.66x = 313.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.30/21.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.46

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