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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.65, 32.47 and 12.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.65, 32.47 and 12.62 is: 18.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.65 : 32.47 = 12.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.65/32.47 = 12.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.65x = 32.47 × 12.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.65x = 409.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.82/21.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.93

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