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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.29, 31.96 and 12.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.29, 31.96 and 12.74 is: 19.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.29 : 31.96 = 12.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.29/31.96 = 12.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.29x = 31.96 × 12.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.29x = 407.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.17/21.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.12

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