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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.58, 32.39 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.58, 32.39 and 13.57 is: 20.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.58 : 32.39 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.58/32.39 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.58x = 32.39 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.58x = 439.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.53/21.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.37

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