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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.35, 31.99 and 13.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.35, 31.99 and 13.73 is: 20.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.35 : 31.99 = 13.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.35/31.99 = 13.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.35x = 31.99 × 13.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.35x = 439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.22/21.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.57

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