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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.22, 31.67 and 19.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.22, 31.67 and 19.89 is: 29.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.22 : 31.67 = 19.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.22/31.67 = 19.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.22x = 31.67 × 19.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.22x = 629.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629.92/21.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.69

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