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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.84, 32.76 and 7.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.84, 32.76 and 7.59 is: 11.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.84 : 32.76 = 7.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.84/32.76 = 7.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.84x = 32.76 × 7.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.84x = 248.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.65/21.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.39

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