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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.17, 31.61 and 19.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.17, 31.61 and 19.94 is: 29.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.17 : 31.61 = 19.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.17/31.61 = 19.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.17x = 31.61 × 19.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.17x = 630.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.20/21.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.76

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