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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.15, 31.74 and 12.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.15, 31.74 and 12.14 is: 18.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.15 : 31.74 = 12.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.15/31.74 = 12.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.15x = 31.74 × 12.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.15x = 385.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.32/21.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.22

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