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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.34, 31.93 and 19.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.34, 31.93 and 19.93 is: 29.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.34 : 31.93 = 19.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.34/31.93 = 19.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.34x = 31.93 × 19.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.34x = 636.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636.51/21.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.83

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