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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.50, 32.18 and 13.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.50, 32.18 and 13.83 is: 20.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.50 : 32.18 = 13.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.50/32.18 = 13.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.50x = 32.18 × 13.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.50x = 445.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445.05/21.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.70

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