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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.18, 31.54 and 21.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.18, 31.54 and 21.12 is: 31.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.18 : 31.54 = 21.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.18/31.54 = 21.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.18x = 31.54 × 21.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.18x = 666.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666.12/21.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.45

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