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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.11, 31.66 and 19.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.11, 31.66 and 19.74 is: 29.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.11 : 31.66 = 19.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.11/31.66 = 19.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.11x = 31.66 × 19.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.11x = 624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.97/21.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.61

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