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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.67, 32.40 and 12.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.67, 32.40 and 12.62 is: 18.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.67 : 32.40 = 12.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.67/32.40 = 12.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.67x = 32.40 × 12.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.67x = 408.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408.97/21.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.87

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