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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.14, 31.68 and 12.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.14, 31.68 and 12.58 is: 18.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.14 : 31.68 = 12.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.14/31.68 = 12.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.14x = 31.68 × 12.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.14x = 398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.53/21.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.86

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