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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.13, 31.50 and 19.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.13, 31.50 and 19.99 is: 29.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.13 : 31.50 = 19.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.13/31.50 = 19.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.13x = 31.50 × 19.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.13x = 629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629.66/21.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.81

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