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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.38, 31.92 and 19.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.38, 31.92 and 19.98 is: 29.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.38 : 31.92 = 19.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.38/31.92 = 19.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.38x = 31.92 × 19.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.38x = 637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.76/21.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.83

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