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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.50, 29.67 and 13.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.50, 29.67 and 13.31 is: 18.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.50 : 29.67 = 13.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.50/29.67 = 13.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.50x = 29.67 × 13.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.50x = 394.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.92/21.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.37

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