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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.13, 31.73 and 12.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.13, 31.73 and 12.15 is: 18.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.13 : 31.73 = 12.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.13/31.73 = 12.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.13x = 31.73 × 12.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.13x = 385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.46/21.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.24

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