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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.75, 32.65 and 11.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.75, 32.65 and 11.09 is: 16.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.75 : 32.65 = 11.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.75/32.65 = 11.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.75x = 32.65 × 11.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.75x = 361.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.93/21.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.64

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