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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.70, 32.55 and 8.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.70, 32.55 and 8.88 is: 13.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.70 : 32.55 = 8.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.70/32.55 = 8.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.70x = 32.55 × 8.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.70x = 288.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.89/21.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.31

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