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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.94, 32.91 and 5.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.94, 32.91 and 5.91 is: 8.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.94 : 32.91 = 5.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.94/32.91 = 5.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.94x = 32.91 × 5.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.94x = 194.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.35/21.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.86

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