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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.97, 32.94 and 13.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.97, 32.94 and 13.93 is: 20.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.97 : 32.94 = 13.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.97/32.94 = 13.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.97x = 32.94 × 13.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.97x = 458.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.85/21.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.89

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