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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.28, 31.95 and 13.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.28, 31.95 and 13.27 is: 19.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.28 : 31.95 = 13.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.28/31.95 = 13.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.28x = 31.95 × 13.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.28x = 423.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.98/21.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.92

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