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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.14, 31.66 and 13.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.14, 31.66 and 13.01 is: 19.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.14 : 31.66 = 13.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.14/31.66 = 13.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.14x = 31.66 × 13.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.14x = 411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411.90/21.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.48

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