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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.22, 31.82 and 12.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.22, 31.82 and 12.19 is: 18.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.22 : 31.82 = 12.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.22/31.82 = 12.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.22x = 31.82 × 12.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.22x = 387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.89/21.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.28

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