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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.16, 31.56 and 19.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.16, 31.56 and 19.80 is: 29.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.16 : 31.56 = 19.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.16/31.56 = 19.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.16x = 31.56 × 19.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.16x = 624.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.89/21.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.53

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