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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.93, 32.88 and 9.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.93, 32.88 and 9.92 is: 14.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.93 : 32.88 = 9.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.93/32.88 = 9.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.93x = 32.88 × 9.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.93x = 326.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.01/21.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.87

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