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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.20, 31.86 and 21.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.20, 31.86 and 21.13 is: 31.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.20 : 31.86 = 21.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.20/31.86 = 21.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.20x = 31.86 × 21.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.20x = 673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.12/21.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.76

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