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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.87, 32.77 and 10.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.87, 32.77 and 10.44 is: 15.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.87 : 32.77 = 10.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.87/32.77 = 10.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.87x = 32.77 × 10.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.87x = 342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.25/21.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.65

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