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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.93, 32.91 and 11.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.93, 32.91 and 11.25 is: 16.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.93 : 32.91 = 11.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.93/32.91 = 11.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.93x = 32.91 × 11.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.93x = 370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.24/21.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.88

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