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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.22, 31.80 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.22, 31.80 and 13.20 is: 19.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.22 : 31.80 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.22/31.80 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.22x = 31.80 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.22x = 419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419.76/21.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.78

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