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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.13, 31.69 and 12.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.13, 31.69 and 12.17 is: 18.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.13 : 31.69 = 12.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.13/31.69 = 12.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.13x = 31.69 × 12.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.13x = 385.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.58/21.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.25

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