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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.78, 32.62 and 11.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.78, 32.62 and 11.64 is: 17.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.78 : 32.62 = 11.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.78/32.62 = 11.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.78x = 32.62 × 11.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.78x = 379.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.70/21.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.43

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