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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.44, 32.15 and 12.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.44, 32.15 and 12.42 is: 18.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.44 : 32.15 = 12.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.44/32.15 = 12.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.44x = 32.15 × 12.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.44x = 399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399.33/21.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.62

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