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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.88, 32.84 and 9.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.88, 32.84 and 9.88 is: 14.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.88 : 32.84 = 9.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.88/32.84 = 9.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.88x = 32.84 × 9.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.88x = 324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.46/21.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.83

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