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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.16, 31.74 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.16, 31.74 and 13.20 is: 19.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.16 : 31.74 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.16/31.74 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.16x = 31.74 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.16x = 418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.97/21.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.80

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