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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.39, 31.89 and 19.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.39, 31.89 and 19.86 is: 29.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.39 : 31.89 = 19.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.39/31.89 = 19.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.39x = 31.89 × 19.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.39x = 633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633.34/21.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.61

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