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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.09, 31.66 and 13.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.09, 31.66 and 13.10 is: 19.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.09 : 31.66 = 13.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.09/31.66 = 13.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.09x = 31.66 × 13.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.09x = 414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.55/21.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.65

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