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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.25, 31.80 and 12.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.25, 31.80 and 12.19 is: 18.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.25 : 31.80 = 12.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.25/31.80 = 12.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.25x = 31.80 × 12.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.25x = 387.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.64/21.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.24

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