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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.62, 32.34 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.62, 32.34 and 12.55 is: 18.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.62 : 32.34 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.62/32.34 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.62x = 32.34 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.62x = 405.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.87/21.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.77

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