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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.98, 32.97 and 8.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.98, 32.97 and 8.47 is: 12.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.98 : 32.97 = 8.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.98/32.97 = 8.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.98x = 32.97 × 8.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.98x = 279.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279.33/21.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.71

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