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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.70, 32.53 and 9.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.70, 32.53 and 9.67 is: 14.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.70 : 32.53 = 9.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.70/32.53 = 9.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.70x = 32.53 × 9.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.70x = 314.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314.57/21.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.50

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