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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.17, 31.77 and 12.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.17, 31.77 and 12.05 is: 18.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.17 : 31.77 = 12.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.17/31.77 = 12.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.17x = 31.77 × 12.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.17x = 382.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.95/21.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.09

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