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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.19, 31.75 and 15.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.19, 31.75 and 15.75 is: 23.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.19 : 31.75 = 15.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.19/31.75 = 15.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.19x = 31.75 × 15.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.19x = 500.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.01/21.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.60

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