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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.49, 32.20 and 12.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.49, 32.20 and 12.47 is: 18.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.49 : 32.20 = 12.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.49/32.20 = 12.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.49x = 32.20 × 12.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.49x = 401.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.53/21.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.68

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