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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.42, 32.13 and 13.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.42, 32.13 and 13.41 is: 20.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.42 : 32.13 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.42/32.13 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.42x = 32.13 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.42x = 430.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.86/21.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.12

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