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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.18, 31.79 and 19.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.18, 31.79 and 19.84 is: 29.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.18 : 31.79 = 19.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.18/31.79 = 19.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.18x = 31.79 × 19.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.18x = 630.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.71/21.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.78

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