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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.30, 31.75 and 21.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.30, 31.75 and 21.19 is: 31.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.30 : 31.75 = 21.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.30/31.75 = 21.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.30x = 31.75 × 21.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.30x = 672.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.78/21.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.59

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