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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.19, 31.94 and 19.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.19, 31.94 and 19.95 is: 30.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.19 : 31.94 = 19.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.19/31.94 = 19.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.19x = 31.94 × 19.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.19x = 637.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.06/21.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.07

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