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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.47, 31.99 and 19.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.47, 31.99 and 19.94 is: 29.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.47 : 31.99 = 19.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.47/31.99 = 19.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.47x = 31.99 × 19.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.47x = 637.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.88/21.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.71

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