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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.02, 31.50 and 19.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.02, 31.50 and 19.62 is: 29.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.02 : 31.50 = 19.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.02/31.50 = 19.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.02x = 31.50 × 19.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.02x = 618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.03/21.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.41

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