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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.18, 31.76 and 13.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.18, 31.76 and 13.17 is: 19.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.18 : 31.76 = 13.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.18/31.76 = 13.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.18x = 31.76 × 13.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.18x = 418.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.13/21.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.74

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