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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.99, 32.96 and 9.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.99, 32.96 and 9.97 is: 14.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.99 : 32.96 = 9.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.99/32.96 = 9.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.99x = 32.96 × 9.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.99x = 328.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328.40/21.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.94

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