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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.59, 32.35 and 12.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.59, 32.35 and 12.43 is: 18.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.59 : 32.35 = 12.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.59/32.35 = 12.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.59x = 32.35 × 12.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.59x = 401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.95/21.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.62

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