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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.33, 31.83 and 19.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.33, 31.83 and 19.51 is: 29.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.33 : 31.83 = 19.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.33/31.83 = 19.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.33x = 31.83 × 19.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.33x = 620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.75/21.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.11

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